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Nabiac and surrounds

Industry sector of employment

More Nabiac and surrounds male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

Nabiac and surrounds'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
Nabiac and surrounds - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%MidCoast Council area %Number%MidCoast Council area %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing8711.06.89813.47.4-11
Mining141.82.0172.32.0-3
Manufacturing739.27.4547.48.4+19
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services151.91.6324.42.5-17
Construction19224.218.115020.516.9+42
Wholesale trade121.52.1131.82.2-1
Retail Trade546.89.1719.710.3-17
Accommodation and Food Services405.17.8395.37.6+1
Transport, Postal and Warehousing455.75.6415.66.0+4
Information Media and Telecommunications40.50.630.40.9+1
Financial and Insurance Services30.41.20--1.1+3
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services121.51.371.01.4+5
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services192.43.7121.63.2+7
Administrative and Support Services344.33.8273.73.5+7
Public Administration and Safety465.85.4294.05.0+17
Education and Training162.04.1121.64.2+4
Health Care and Social Assistance567.18.6385.26.9+18
Arts and Recreation Services40.51.430.41.3+1
Other Services293.74.1466.34.4-17
Inadequately described or not stated374.75.2415.64.7-4
Total employed persons aged 15+792100.0100.0733100.0100.0+59
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 Nabiac and surrounds in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (192 males or 24.2%)
  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (87 males or 11.0%)
  • Manufacturing (73 males or 9.2%)

In combination, these three industries employed 352 males in total or 44.4% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, MidCoast Council area employed 18.1% in Construction; 6.8% in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing; and 7.4% in Manufacturing.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Nabiac and surrounds and MidCoast Council area were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in construction (24.2% compared to 18.1%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (11.0% compared to 6.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in accommodation and food services (5.1% compared to 7.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in retail trade (6.8% compared to 9.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Nabiac and surrounds increased by 59 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Nabiac and surrounds between 2016 and 2021.

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