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Georges River CouncilCommunity profile

South Hurstville

Industry sector of employment

More South Hurstville residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2021.

South Hurstville's industry statistics identify the industry sectors in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the skill base and socio-economic status of the residents as well as the industries and employment opportunities present in the region.

When viewed in conjunction with Residents Place of Work data and Method of Travel to Work, industry sector statistics provide insights into the relationship between the economic and residential role of the area.

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Derived from the two Census questions:

'What best describes the business of your employer?' and 'What are the main goods produced or main services provided by your employers business?'

Industry sector of employment
South Hurstville - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Georges River Council area %Number%Georges River Council area %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing30.10.260.30.2-3
Mining0--0.130.10.1-3
Manufacturing1235.54.81275.45.0-5
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services140.60.690.40.6+5
Construction1727.76.81807.77.1-9
Wholesale trade743.33.2863.73.5-12
Retail Trade2179.79.827311.610.1-56
Accommodation and Food Services1295.86.41918.28.5-63
Transport, Postal and Warehousing1798.06.11566.76.3+22
Information Media and Telecommunications351.61.8502.12.2-15
Financial and Insurance Services1546.97.41446.26.8+9
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services431.92.0582.52.1-15
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services1988.910.01898.19.3+8
Administrative and Support Services663.03.7833.53.9-17
Public Administration and Safety1115.04.81034.44.8+8
Education and Training1777.97.81566.77.3+20
Health Care and Social Assistance31414.115.027911.912.1+35
Arts and Recreation Services311.41.3361.51.5-5
Other Services703.13.1913.93.4-21
Inadequately described or not stated1205.44.91185.05.1+2
Total employed persons aged 15+2,230100.0100.02,345100.0100.0-115
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in South Hurstville in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (314 people or 14.1%)
  • Retail Trade (217 people or 9.7%)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (198 people or 8.9%)

In combination, these three industries employed 729 people in total or 32.7% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, Georges River Council area employed 15.0% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 9.8% in Retail Trade; and 10.0% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of South Hurstville and Georges River Council area were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in transport, postal and warehousing (8.0% compared to 6.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in professional, scientific and technical services (8.9% compared to 10.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in South Hurstville decreased by 115 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2016 and 2021 in South Hurstville were for those employed in:

  • Accommodation and Food Services (-63 persons)
  • Retail Trade (-56 persons)

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