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Inverleigh Planning Area

Industry sector of employment

More Inverleigh Planning Area residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

Inverleigh Planning Area'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
Inverleigh Planning Area - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Golden Plains Shire %Number%Golden Plains Shire %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing577.36.4599.97.2-2
Mining60.80.730.70.7+2
Manufacturing486.17.7396.78.9+8
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services101.31.271.21.2+3
Construction12315.614.06010.111.6+62
Wholesale trade283.62.8254.22.6+3
Retail Trade729.28.7498.39.8+22
Accommodation and Food Services253.24.8264.44.3-1
Transport, Postal and Warehousing273.44.6335.55.2-6
Information Media and Telecommunications101.30.781.41.2+2
Financial and Insurance Services111.41.8122.11.7-2
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services81.00.9122.21.2-5
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services465.94.5386.54.1+7
Administrative and Support Services222.82.5162.72.5+6
Public Administration and Safety546.96.4406.86.1+13
Education and Training8510.88.5539.08.2+31
Health Care and Social Assistance9512.114.56010.013.7+35
Arts and Recreation Services151.91.340.81.3+10
Other Services273.44.0223.83.9+4
Inadequately described or not stated172.24.0223.84.5-6
Total employed persons aged 15+786100.0100.0599100.0100.0+186
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 Inverleigh Planning Area in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (123 people or 15.6%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (95 people or 12.1%)
  • Education and Training (85 people or 10.8%)

In combination, these three industries employed 303 people in total or 38.5% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, Golden Plains Shire employed 14.0% in Construction; 14.5% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 8.5% in Education and Training.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Inverleigh Planning Area and Golden Plains Shire were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in education and training (10.8% compared to 8.5%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed in construction (15.6% compared to 14.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (12.1% compared to 14.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in accommodation and food services (3.2% compared to 4.8%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Inverleigh Planning Area increased by 187 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the jobs held by the resident population between 2016 and 2021 in Inverleigh Planning Area was for those employed in:

  • Construction (+62 persons)

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