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Guanaba - Springbrook

Industry sector of employment

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More Guanaba - Springbrook male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

Guanaba - Springbrook'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
Guanaba - Springbrook - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Clear Island Waters %Number%Clear Island Waters %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing353.1--383.50.5-3
Mining111.00.3131.2---2
Manufacturing877.85.2837.75.3+4
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services151.31.5131.20.5+2
Construction26823.913.623621.813.3+32
Wholesale trade272.42.7282.61.8-1
Retail Trade575.19.6656.010.5-8
Accommodation and Food Services575.18.2696.48.3-12
Transport, Postal and Warehousing504.54.5605.65.2-10
Information Media and Telecommunications90.82.0201.91.7-11
Financial and Insurance Services161.44.0111.03.9+5
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services151.34.6151.46.70
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services696.29.4645.99.8+5
Administrative and Support Services423.72.9565.25.4-14
Public Administration and Safety696.25.2605.65.8+9
Education and Training504.55.0534.93.9-3
Health Care and Social Assistance807.110.7666.17.7+14
Arts and Recreation Services312.83.9262.43.9+5
Other Services625.52.8464.32.8+16
Inadequately described or not stated716.34.0595.53.1+12
Total employed persons aged 15+1,121100.0100.01,081100.0100.0+40
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 male resident population in Guanaba - Springbrook in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (268 males or 23.9%)
  • Manufacturing (87 males or 7.8%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (80 males or 7.1%)

In combination, these three industries employed 435 males in total or 38.8% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Clear Island Waters employed 13.6% in Construction; 5.2% in Manufacturing; and 10.7% in Health Care and Social Assistance.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Guanaba - Springbrook and Clear Island Waters were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in construction (23.9% compared to 13.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in retail trade (5.1% compared to 9.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in health care and social assistance (7.1% compared to 10.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in rental, hiring and real estate services (1.3% compared to 4.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Guanaba - Springbrook increased by 40 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Guanaba - Springbrook between 2016 and 2021.

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