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Como Ward

Industry sector of employment

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More Como Ward residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2021.

Como Ward'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
Como Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Kingston %Number%City of Kingston %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing170.20.3160.20.4+1
Mining220.30.240.10.2+18
Manufacturing4575.87.64716.88.8-14
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services600.81.0530.81.0+7
Construction6838.610.05167.48.9+167
Wholesale trade2633.33.62743.94.3-11
Retail Trade7709.89.674010.610.6+30
Accommodation and Food Services4045.15.33565.15.6+48
Transport, Postal and Warehousing2222.83.62063.03.8+16
Information Media and Telecommunications1501.91.81682.42.0-18
Financial and Insurance Services4525.74.93865.54.6+66
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services1612.01.61351.91.7+26
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services90111.49.176511.08.4+136
Administrative and Support Services2302.93.02283.33.5+2
Public Administration and Safety5196.65.64045.85.1+115
Education and Training80210.29.576411.09.1+38
Health Care and Social Assistance1,09613.913.586112.411.8+235
Arts and Recreation Services1622.11.81542.22.1+8
Other Services2593.33.52343.43.7+25
Inadequately described or not stated2673.44.52243.24.7+43
Total employed persons aged 15+7,897100.0100.06,959100.0100.0+938
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 Como Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (1,096 people or 13.9%)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (901 people or 11.4%)
  • Education and Training (802 people or 10.2%)

In combination, these three industries employed 2,799 people in total or 35.4% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Kingston employed 13.5% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 9.1% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; and 9.5% in Education and Training.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Como Ward and the City of Kingston were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in professional, scientific and technical services (11.4% compared to 9.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in manufacturing (5.8% compared to 7.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in construction (8.6% compared to 10.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Como Ward increased by 938 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+235 persons)
  • Construction (+167 persons)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+136 persons)
  • Public Administration and Safety (+115 persons)

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