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Reedy Creek - Andrews

Industry sector of employment

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More Reedy Creek - Andrews male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

Reedy Creek - Andrews'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
Reedy Creek - Andrews - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Clear Island Waters %Number%Clear Island Waters %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing160.7--60.30.5+10
Mining401.80.3341.7--+6
Manufacturing1305.95.21246.25.3+6
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services321.51.5271.30.5+5
Construction41919.113.637318.613.3+46
Wholesale trade632.92.7592.91.8+4
Retail Trade23010.59.61889.410.5+42
Accommodation and Food Services1285.88.21487.48.3-20
Transport, Postal and Warehousing1044.74.51125.65.2-8
Information Media and Telecommunications231.02.0351.71.7-12
Financial and Insurance Services703.24.0723.63.9-2
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services381.74.6492.46.7-11
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services1526.99.41417.09.8+11
Administrative and Support Services522.42.9623.15.4-10
Public Administration and Safety1305.95.21236.15.8+7
Education and Training1366.25.01256.23.9+11
Health Care and Social Assistance1788.110.71256.27.7+53
Arts and Recreation Services642.93.9422.13.9+22
Other Services884.02.8804.02.8+8
Inadequately described or not stated994.54.0854.23.1+14
Total employed persons aged 15+2,192100.0100.02,010100.0100.0+182
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Reedy Creek - Andrews in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (419 males or 19.1%)
  • Retail Trade (230 males or 10.5%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (178 males or 8.1%)

In combination, these three industries employed 827 males in total or 37.7% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Clear Island Waters employed 13.6% in Construction; 9.6% in Retail Trade; and 10.7% in Health Care and Social Assistance.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Reedy Creek - Andrews and Clear Island Waters were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in construction (19.1% compared to 13.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in rental, hiring and real estate services (1.7% compared to 4.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in health care and social assistance (8.1% compared to 10.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in professional, scientific and technical services (6.9% compared to 9.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Reedy Creek - Andrews increased by 182 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2016 and 2021 in Reedy Creek - Andrews was for those employed in:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+53 males)

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