Hamilton South
Industry sector of employment
More Hamilton South residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2016.
Hamilton South'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton South - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Islington % | Number | % | Islington % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 14001 |
| Mining | 39 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 20 | 1.3 | 1.0 | +19 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 67 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 102 | 6.4 | 7.1 | -34 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 14 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 31 | 2.0 | 0.6 | -17 | 14004 |
| Construction | 109 | 6.9 | 6.0 | 98 | 6.2 | 7.1 | +11 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 33 | 2.1 | 2.6 | +2 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 136 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 150 | 9.5 | 8.7 | -14 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 162 | 10.2 | 10.0 | 138 | 8.7 | 11.1 | +25 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 56 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 45 | 2.9 | 4.2 | +11 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 10 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 12 | 0.8 | 0.5 | -2 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 69 | 4.4 | 3.0 | 59 | 3.7 | 3.8 | +11 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 22 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 45 | 2.9 | 0.8 | -23 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 152 | 9.6 | 6.5 | 143 | 9.0 | 7.6 | +9 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 35 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 36 | 2.3 | 3.4 | -1 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 113 | 7.2 | 8.9 | 112 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +2 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 167 | 10.5 | 9.2 | 188 | 11.9 | 11.5 | -22 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 295 | 18.6 | 22.3 | 264 | 16.7 | 16.5 | +31 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 24 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 33 | 2.1 | 1.7 | -9 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 38 | 2.4 | 4.2 | 47 | 3.0 | 3.2 | -9 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 38 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 22 | 1.4 | 2.1 | +16 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,591 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,586 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +5 | |
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).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Hamilton South in 2016 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (295 people or 18.6%)
- Education and Training (167 people or 10.5%)
- Accommodation and Food Services (162 people or 10.2%)
In combination, these three industries employed 624 people in total or 39.3% of the total employed resident population.
In comparison, Islington employed 22.3% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 9.2% in Education and Training; and 10.0% in Accommodation and Food Services.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Hamilton South and Islington were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed in professional, scientific and technical services (9.6% compared to 6.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (18.6% compared to 22.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in other services (2.4% compared to 4.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in public administration and safety (7.2% compared to 8.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Hamilton South increased by 5 between 2011 and 2016.
There were no major differences in Hamilton South between 2011 and 2016.