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West Tamar Council area

Industry sector of employment

More West Tamar Council area male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

West Tamar Council 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
West Tamar Council area - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Exeter and District %Number%Exeter and District %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing2824.99.22565.111.1+26
Mining1021.81.81022.02.90
Manufacturing65611.313.155311.112.1+103
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services1332.31.91152.32.7+18
Construction93816.217.577415.518.6+164
Wholesale trade2474.33.72084.23.1+39
Retail Trade4477.76.64699.45.9-22
Accommodation and Food Services3395.95.02434.93.6+96
Transport, Postal and Warehousing3626.36.93096.25.5+53
Information Media and Telecommunications801.41.0711.41.8+9
Financial and Insurance Services991.70.9921.80.3+7
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services581.01.4571.10.7+1
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services2854.93.92545.14.0+31
Administrative and Support Services1172.02.61172.31.20
Public Administration and Safety3055.34.12665.35.9+39
Education and Training3796.55.23186.45.5+61
Health Care and Social Assistance4417.64.92805.64.1+161
Arts and Recreation Services1031.81.4771.52.4+26
Other Services2404.14.32184.44.6+22
Inadequately described or not stated1793.14.72114.23.9-32
Total employed persons aged 15+5,792100.0100.04,990100.0100.0+802
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 male resident population in West Tamar Council area in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (938 males or 16.2%)
  • Manufacturing (656 males or 11.3%)
  • Retail Trade (447 males or 7.7%)

In combination, these three industries employed 2,041 males in total or 35.2% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Exeter and District employed 17.5% in Construction; 13.1% in Manufacturing; and 6.6% in Retail Trade.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of West Tamar Council area and Exeter and District were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in health care and social assistance (7.6% compared to 4.9%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in education and training (6.5% compared to 5.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (4.9% compared to 9.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in manufacturing (11.3% compared to 13.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in West Tamar Council area increased by 802 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2016 and 2021 in West Tamar Council area were for those employed in:

  • Construction (+164 males)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+161 males)
  • Manufacturing (+103 males)
  • Accommodation and Food Services (+96 males)

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