Hornsby Shire

Resident workers - Industry

Total industries employs more of Hornsby Shire's resident workforce than any other industry sector.

Industry sector data identifies the industries in which the residents of an area work either within the residing area or elsewhere. Comparing the industry sectors in which Hornsby Shire residents are employed in the industry sectors that are located in Hornsby Shire, indicates whether an economy draws on the skills offered by its own residents, or on a different set of skills imported from elsewhere in the region.

Industry sector statistics in Hornsby Shire are influenced by a range of factors including:

  • The economic base and employment opportunities available within commuting distance;
  • The educational levels of the local population; and
  • The working and social aspirations of the local population.

Industry sector data should be viewed in conjunction with Residents place of work.

Data source

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) – Census 2016 and 2021 – by usual residence

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Resident workers industry of employment
Hornsby Shire - Persons 20212016Change
Industry (Click rows to view sub-categories)Number%. New South WalesNumber%. New South Wales2016 - 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing4940.72.04630.72.1+31
Mining1250.21.01210.20.9+4
Manufacturing3,3174.45.53,2614.65.8+56
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services5500.71.05300.70.9+20
Construction4,9496.68.64,7996.88.4+150
Wholesale Trade2,8353.82.83,0434.33.1-208
Retail Trade5,8307.89.06,1808.79.7-350
Accommodation and Food Services3,1144.26.23,5565.07.1-442
Transport, Postal and Warehousing2,1732.94.61,9132.74.7+260
Information Media and Telecommunications2,3413.11.82,5453.62.2-204
Financial and Insurance Services5,9528.05.35,0257.14.9+927
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services1,3731.81.71,2601.81.8+113
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services10,31813.88.99,05512.88.1+1,263
Administrative and Support Services2,0042.73.22,2403.23.5-236
Public Administration and Safety3,6034.86.13,4784.96.0+125
Education and Training8,23411.08.77,61110.88.4+623
Health Care and Social Assistance11,31915.114.49,54913.512.5+1,770
Arts and Recreation Services1,0321.41.41,0381.51.5-6
Other Services2,2823.13.42,3463.33.7-64
Industry not classified2,9644.04.62,7893.94.7+175
Total Persons74,809100.0100.070,802100.0100.0+4,007

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

Analysis of the jobs held by the resident workforce in Hornsby Shire in 2021shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (11,319 people or 15.1%)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (10,318 people or 13.8%)
  • Education and Training (8,234 people or 11.0%)

In combination these three industries employed 29,871 people in total or 39.9% of the total resident workforce.

In comparison, New South Wales employed 14.4% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 8.9% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services and 8.7% in Education and Training.

The major differences between the jobs held by the resident workforce of Hornsby Shire and New South Wales were:

  • A larger percentage of resident workforce employed in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (13.8% compared to 8.9%)
  • A larger percentage of resident workforce employed in Financial and Insurance Services (8.0% compared to 5.3%)
  • A larger percentage of resident workforce employed in Education and Training (11.0% compared to 8.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of resident workforce employed in Accommodation and Food Services (4.2% compared to 6.2%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident workforce between 2016 and 2021 in Hornsby Shire were for those employed in:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+1,770 resident workforce)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+1,263 resident workforce)
  • Financial and Insurance Services (+927 resident workforce)
  • Education and Training (+623 resident workforce)

Hornsby Shire Council

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