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Playford North Urban Renewal area

Industry sector of employment

More Playford North Urban Renewal area male residents worked in manufacturing than any other industry in 2021.

Playford North Urban Renewal area'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
Playford North Urban Renewal area - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
Industry sectorNumber%Elizabeth %Number%Elizabeth %2006 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing972.42.3392.81.5+57
Mining511.3--120.8--+39
Manufacturing56614.119.045832.126.5+108
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services802.01.7251.81.5+55
Construction54413.68.614510.27.5+398
Wholesale trade1844.62.3946.64.5+89
Retail Trade46611.610.31077.56.0+359
Accommodation and Food Services1503.76.9412.94.5+108
Transport, Postal and Warehousing41110.310.315210.713.5+258
Information Media and Telecommunications300.71.740.33.0+26
Financial and Insurance Services451.1--60.4--+39
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services330.8--100.7--+23
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services1072.72.3251.83.0+82
Administrative and Support Services1684.26.9382.73.0+130
Public Administration and Safety3007.55.2684.89.0+231
Education and Training792.03.4221.53.0+57
Health Care and Social Assistance2456.15.7543.84.5+191
Arts and Recreation Services260.6--90.6--+17
Other Services1844.62.3624.44.5+122
Inadequately described or not stated2416.010.9483.44.5+192
Total employed persons aged 15+4,007100.0100.01,426100.0100.0+2,581
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 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 Playford North Urban Renewal area in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Manufacturing (566 males or 14.1%)
  • Construction (544 males or 13.6%)
  • Retail Trade (466 males or 11.6%)

In combination, these three industries employed 1,576 males in total or 39.3% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Elizabeth employed 19.0% in Manufacturing; 8.6% in Construction; and 10.3% in Retail Trade.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Playford North Urban Renewal area and Elizabeth were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in construction (13.6% compared to 8.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in manufacturing (14.1% compared to 19.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in accommodation and food services (3.7% compared to 6.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in administrative and support services (4.2% compared to 6.9%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Playford North Urban Renewal area increased by 2,581 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2006 and 2021 in Playford North Urban Renewal area were for those employed in:

  • Construction (+398 males)
  • Retail Trade (+359 males)
  • Transport, Postal and Warehousing (+258 males)
  • Public Administration and Safety (+231 males)

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