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Shire of PlantagenetCommunity profile

Shire of Plantagenet rural districts

Industry sector of employment

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More Shire of Plantagenet rural districts male residents worked in agriculture, forestry and fishing than any other industry in 2021.

The Shire of Plantagenet rural districts'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
Shire of Plantagenet rural districts - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Shire of Plantagenet %Number%Shire of Plantagenet %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing28844.233.323147.932.1+56
Mining304.64.9193.94.8+11
Manufacturing538.19.25711.811.3-4
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services40.60.70--0.5+4
Construction507.79.4418.511.0+9
Wholesale trade172.62.7132.72.6+4
Retail Trade152.34.661.24.3+9
Accommodation and Food Services152.32.230.62.0+12
Transport, Postal and Warehousing365.56.3245.05.7+12
Information Media and Telecommunications0----0--0.30
Financial and Insurance Services0--0.20--0.40
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services30.50.771.40.7-4
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services162.52.181.72.1+8
Administrative and Support Services71.11.8112.32.5-4
Public Administration and Safety324.96.6153.15.6+17
Education and Training162.53.261.23.2+10
Health Care and Social Assistance152.32.6132.72.3+2
Arts and Recreation Services50.80.70----+5
Other Services172.64.00--3.7+17
Inadequately described or not stated324.94.5285.85.0+4
Total employed persons aged 15+651100.0100.0483100.0100.0+167
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 male resident population in Shire of Plantagenet rural districts in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (288 males or 44.2%)
  • Manufacturing (53 males or 8.1%)
  • Construction (50 males or 7.7%)

In combination, these three industries employed 391 males in total or 60.1% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, the Shire of Plantagenet employed 33.3% in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing; 9.2% in Manufacturing; and 9.4% in Construction.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of the Shire of Plantagenet rural districts and the Shire of Plantagenet were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (44.2% compared to 33.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in retail trade (2.3% compared to 4.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in construction (7.7% compared to 9.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in public administration and safety (4.9% compared to 6.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Shire of Plantagenet rural districts increased by 168 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2016 and 2021 in the Shire of Plantagenet rural districts was for those employed in:

  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (+56 males)

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