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Shepparton North West

Industry sector of employment

More Shepparton North West residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2021.

Shepparton North West'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
Shepparton North West - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Greater Shepparton %Number%City of Greater Shepparton %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing943.48.3502.18.2+43
Mining0--0.20--0.20
Manufacturing2619.59.32329.510.0+29
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services612.22.1562.32.6+5
Construction2298.39.02148.78.1+15
Wholesale trade481.72.2622.52.3-14
Retail Trade2739.99.728611.611.1-13
Accommodation and Food Services1535.65.71405.75.5+13
Transport, Postal and Warehousing1023.74.1923.84.0+9
Information Media and Telecommunications190.70.7271.11.0-8
Financial and Insurance Services391.41.2341.41.6+4
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services351.30.9241.01.0+11
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services1224.43.91074.44.0+15
Administrative and Support Services772.83.0733.03.1+3
Public Administration and Safety1154.24.21104.54.3+5
Education and Training2729.98.42279.28.1+45
Health Care and Social Assistance60021.817.348919.915.2+111
Arts and Recreation Services260.90.9160.70.9+10
Other Services1033.74.3923.84.3+11
Inadequately described or not stated1214.44.51204.94.50
Total employed persons aged 15+2,750100.0100.02,457100.0100.0+293
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Shepparton North West in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (600 people or 21.8%)
  • Retail Trade (273 people or 9.9%)
  • Education and Training (272 people or 9.9%)

In combination, these three industries employed 1,145 people in total or 41.6% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Greater Shepparton employed 17.3% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 9.7% in Retail Trade; and 8.4% in Education and Training.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Shepparton North West and the City of Greater Shepparton were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (21.8% compared to 17.3%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed in education and training (9.9% compared to 8.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (3.4% compared to 8.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Shepparton North West increased by 293 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the jobs held by the resident population between 2016 and 2021 in Shepparton North West was for those employed in:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+111 persons)

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