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Harrington and surrounds

Industry sector of employment

More Harrington and surrounds female residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2021.

Harrington 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.

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
Harrington and surrounds - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%MidCoast Council area %Number%MidCoast Council area %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing383.73.0495.43.2-11
Mining0--0.20--0.10
Manufacturing191.82.570.82.5+12
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services30.30.50--0.6+3
Construction272.62.330.31.8+24
Wholesale trade70.70.870.80.80
Retail Trade15314.813.112814.114.9+25
Accommodation and Food Services10510.29.813514.810.8-30
Transport, Postal and Warehousing141.41.3151.61.5-1
Information Media and Telecommunications30.30.640.40.7-1
Financial and Insurance Services70.71.780.91.8-1
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services141.41.9101.12.2+4
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services414.03.9202.24.1+21
Administrative and Support Services414.03.7232.53.7+18
Public Administration and Safety373.63.9293.23.5+8
Education and Training13012.612.612714.012.0+3
Health Care and Social Assistance33732.630.129932.927.9+38
Arts and Recreation Services70.71.0121.31.2-5
Other Services232.23.4111.23.4+12
Inadequately described or not stated272.63.6232.53.2+4
Total employed persons aged 15+1,033100.0100.0910100.0100.0+123
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 female resident population in Harrington and surrounds in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (337 females or 32.6%)
  • Retail Trade (153 females or 14.8%)
  • Education and Training (130 females or 12.6%)

In combination, these three industries employed 620 females in total or 60.0% of the total employed female resident population.

In comparison, MidCoast Council area employed 30.1% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 13.1% in Retail Trade; and 12.6% in Education and Training.

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

  • A larger percentage of females employed in health care and social assistance (32.6% compared to 30.1%)
  • A larger percentage of females employed in retail trade (14.8% compared to 13.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed in other services (2.2% compared to 3.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Harrington and surrounds increased by 123 between 2016 and 2021.

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

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