Thornhill Park
Industry sector of employment
More Thornhill Park residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2016.
Thornhill Park'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.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Industry sector of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Park - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Strathtulloh % | Number | % | Strathtulloh % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 0 | -- | 0.9 | 1 | 2.9 | -- | -1 | 14001 |
| Mining | 0 | -- | 0.3 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 11.2 | 8.3 | 6 | 12.6 | 15.4 | -1 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 1 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0 | -- | 3.3 | +1 | 14004 |
| Construction | 11 | 25.8 | 11.3 | 9 | 18.4 | 25.3 | +2 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 1 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 3 | 6.8 | 2.7 | -1 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 2 | 6.7 | 9.7 | 6 | 13.6 | 8.2 | -4 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4 | 10.1 | 4.0 | 5 | 11.7 | 1.6 | -1 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 4 | 10.1 | 9.4 | 4 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 0 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 0 | -- | 2.0 | 0 | -- | 3.3 | 0 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 0 | -- | 3.3 | 0 | -- | 2.2 | 0 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 0 | -- | 0.8 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 1 | 3.4 | 5.1 | 2 | 5.8 | 2.7 | -1 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 2 | 5.6 | 3.6 | 1 | 2.9 | 5.5 | +1 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 0 | -- | 6.7 | 1 | 2.9 | 3.3 | -1 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 2 | 6.7 | 5.4 | 3 | 6.8 | 1.6 | 0 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 3.4 | 11.9 | 1 | 3.9 | 6.0 | 0 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 0 | -- | 1.4 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 0 | -- | 6.0 | 1 | 2.9 | 7.1 | -1 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 3 | 9.0 | 6.4 | 0 | -- | 2.7 | +4 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 43 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 50 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -7 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Thornhill Park in 2016 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Construction (11 people or 25.8%)
- Manufacturing (4 people or 11.2%)
- Accommodation and Food Services (4 people or 10.1%)
In combination, these three industries employed 19 people in total or 47.2% of the total employed resident population.
In comparison, Strathtulloh employed 11.3% in Construction; 8.3% in Manufacturing; and 4.0% in Accommodation and Food Services.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Thornhill Park and Strathtulloh were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed in construction (25.8% compared to 11.3%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed in accommodation and food services (10.1% compared to 4.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (3.4% compared to 11.9%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in public administration and safety (0.0% compared to 6.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Thornhill Park decreased by 7 between 2011 and 2016.
There were no major differences in Thornhill Park between 2011 and 2016.