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Strathbogie ShireCommunity profile

Rural North West

Industry sector of employment

More Rural North West residents worked in agriculture, forestry and fishing than any other industry in 2021.

Rural 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
Rural North West - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Strathbogie Shire %Number%Strathbogie Shire %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing16327.218.413925.919.0+24
Mining81.30.820.40.6+6
Manufacturing274.56.2356.56.8-8
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services122.01.061.31.1+5
Construction528.79.7275.18.0+25
Wholesale trade111.81.7142.72.2-3
Retail Trade274.56.6285.37.2-1
Accommodation and Food Services335.56.1193.66.4+14
Transport, Postal and Warehousing274.54.4203.84.8+7
Information Media and Telecommunications0--0.820.40.7-2
Financial and Insurance Services81.31.440.71.1+4
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services50.80.930.70.6+1
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services193.24.1183.53.90
Administrative and Support Services213.52.7152.92.9+5
Public Administration and Safety223.76.4224.25.4-1
Education and Training447.37.2356.67.4+8
Health Care and Social Assistance549.012.25310.011.60
Arts and Recreation Services254.22.9193.62.7+6
Other Services223.72.8244.62.8-3
Inadequately described or not stated203.33.5438.14.8-23
Total employed persons aged 15+600100.0100.0537100.0100.0+62
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 resident population in Rural North West in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (163 people or 27.2%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (54 people or 9.0%)
  • Construction (52 people or 8.7%)

In combination, these three industries employed 269 people in total or 44.8% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, Strathbogie Shire employed 18.4% in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing; 12.2% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 9.7% in Construction.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Rural North West and Strathbogie Shire were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (27.2% compared to 18.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (9.0% compared to 12.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in public administration and safety (3.7% compared to 6.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in retail trade (4.5% compared to 6.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Rural North West increased by 63 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Rural North West between 2016 and 2021.

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