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Snowy Monaro Regional CouncilCommunity profile

Bombala

Industry sector of employment

More Bombala male residents worked in agriculture, forestry and fishing than any other industry in 2021.

Bombala'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
Bombala - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Snowy Monaro Regional Council area %Number%Snowy Monaro Regional Council area %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing9228.011.89728.413.5-5
Mining92.70.70--0.7+9
Manufacturing5717.33.65716.74.60
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services51.54.672.14.8-2
Construction4313.116.43811.112.8+5
Wholesale trade0--2.061.82.2-6
Retail Trade185.56.6144.16.6+4
Accommodation and Food Services144.312.0144.112.00
Transport, Postal and Warehousing164.95.1205.94.6-4
Information Media and Telecommunications0--1.00--1.10
Financial and Insurance Services0--0.60--0.50
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services0--1.60--2.10
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services30.93.872.13.4-4
Administrative and Support Services0--2.230.92.5-3
Public Administration and Safety195.88.3277.99.0-8
Education and Training113.33.882.33.5+3
Health Care and Social Assistance30.92.351.52.4-2
Arts and Recreation Services82.45.251.55.9+3
Other Services61.83.4133.83.8-7
Inadequately described or not stated257.65.0205.94.2+5
Total employed persons aged 15+329100.0100.0341100.0100.0-12
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 Bombala in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (92 males or 28.0%)
  • Manufacturing (57 males or 17.3%)
  • Construction (43 males or 13.1%)

In combination, these three industries employed 192 males in total or 58.4% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Snowy Monaro Regional Council area employed 11.8% in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing; 3.6% in Manufacturing; and 16.4% in Construction.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Bombala and Snowy Monaro Regional Council area were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (28.0% compared to 11.8%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in manufacturing (17.3% compared to 3.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in accommodation and food services (4.3% compared to 12.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in construction (13.1% compared to 16.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Bombala decreased by 12 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Bombala between 2016 and 2021.

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