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East Perth (Langley-Waterbank)

Industry sector of employment

More East Perth (Langley-Waterbank) residents worked in professional, scientific and technical services than any other industry in 2021.

East Perth (Langley-Waterbank)'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.

Q:

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
East Perth (Langley-Waterbank) - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Central Perth (West) %Number%Central Perth (West) %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing170.40.2100.30.5+7
Mining50011.011.13168.69.6+184
Manufacturing1523.31.81213.32.3+31
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services531.21.4280.80.6+25
Construction2525.65.12607.14.8-8
Wholesale trade811.81.8742.01.8+7
Retail Trade2575.76.52085.75.8+49
Accommodation and Food Services55812.311.157415.614.5-16
Transport, Postal and Warehousing1523.31.7992.71.6+53
Information Media and Telecommunications380.81.1371.01.1+1
Financial and Insurance Services1433.23.61393.84.0+4
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services791.71.1681.81.8+11
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services66914.718.749513.517.2+174
Administrative and Support Services1723.83.61935.25.6-21
Public Administration and Safety2275.05.51764.86.1+51
Education and Training2325.14.51754.86.0+57
Health Care and Social Assistance55112.113.03409.29.6+211
Arts and Recreation Services811.81.6681.81.5+13
Other Services1182.62.5892.42.5+29
Inadequately described or not stated2074.63.82085.73.2-1
Total employed persons aged 15+4,539100.0100.03,678100.0100.0+861
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 East Perth (Langley-Waterbank) in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (669 people or 14.7%)
  • Accommodation and Food Services (558 people or 12.3%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (551 people or 12.1%)

In combination, these three industries employed 1,778 people in total or 39.2% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, Central Perth (West) employed 18.7% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; 11.1% in Accommodation and Food Services; and 13.0% in Health Care and Social Assistance.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of East Perth (Langley-Waterbank) and Central Perth (West) were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in transport, postal and warehousing (3.3% compared to 1.7%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed in manufacturing (3.3% compared to 1.8%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed in accommodation and food services (12.3% compared to 11.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in professional, scientific and technical services (14.7% compared to 18.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in East Perth (Langley-Waterbank) increased by 861 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2016 and 2021 in East Perth (Langley-Waterbank) were for those employed in:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+211 persons)
  • Mining (+184 persons)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+174 persons)
  • Education and Training (+57 persons)

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