Riverina and Murray Region

Employment by industry (Total)

In the Riverina and Murray Region, Health Care and Social Assistance is the largest employer, generating 11,104 local jobs in 2021/22.

Employment (total) is the most accurate and up to date measure of the total number of people employed in the Riverina and Murray Region. The statistics are modelled by NIEIR to correct for the known undercount of jobs recorded in the Census. They estimate the total number of persons employed in an industry sector (full-time and part-time) in the Riverina and Murray Region regardless of where they live. They are updated annually.

By comparing the number of jobs in each industry sector to a regional benchmark, you can clearly see the structure of the Riverina and Murray Region's economy. This can be done by directly comparing the area to its benchmark, or by using a location quotient to look at the relative size of industries.

Estimated total employment by industry should not be considered as a "Full-Time Equivalent" measure as different industries will have different ratios of part-time and full time employees. Full-time employment by industry statistics are also available.

To see how employment is distributed across the area, see the Employment locations section and to see where people come from to work in these industries, these data should be viewed in conjunction with Workers place of residence by industry data.

More granular sub-categories for each industry sector are available in the Employment by industry (Census) counts. While Census figures undercount employment they do provide a more detailed picture of the specific industries operating in the area.

Data source

National Economics (NIEIR) - Modelled series

Please note – Detailed notes about how the figures are derived can be found in the specific topic notes section.
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Employment (total) by industry
Riverina and Murray Region2021/222016/17Change
IndustryNumber%. New South WalesNumber%. New South Wales2016/17 - 2021/22
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing7,88810.22.18,95512.52.2-1,067
Mining1130.11.1950.11.1+18
Manufacturing7,87510.26.27,98511.17.0-110
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services1,3931.81.19401.31.0+453
Construction8,04510.48.95,8588.29.0+2,188
Wholesale Trade2,1112.73.01,9232.73.4+188
Retail Trade6,9979.19.37,72110.89.6-724
Accommodation and Food Services5,8497.66.05,9768.36.9-126
Transport, Postal and Warehousing3,5254.65.13,5154.95.2+11
Information Media and Telecommunications7250.92.25720.82.4+154
Financial and Insurance Services1,0631.45.51,0731.54.8-10
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services7961.01.87031.01.7+93
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services2,7223.510.12,5643.69.4+158
Administrative and Support Services2,0672.73.31,9912.83.5+76
Public Administration and Safety5,1416.76.14,0695.75.7+1,071
Education and Training5,8257.68.65,3537.58.5+472
Health Care and Social Assistance11,10414.414.28,87012.413.1+2,234
Arts and Recreation Services7481.01.61,0661.51.7-318
Other Services3,0283.93.82,5793.63.7+448
Total industries77,016100.0100.071,807100.0100.0+5,209

Source: National Institute of Economic and Industry Research (NIEIR) ©2023. Compiled and presented in economy.id by .id (informed decisions). NIEIR-ID data are adjusted each year, using updated employment estimates. Each release may change previous years’ figures. Learn more

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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the local workers in the Riverina and Murray Region in 2021/22 shows the three largest industries were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (11,104 people or 14.4%)
  • Construction (8,045 people or 10.4%)
  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (7,888 people or 10.2%)

In combination these three industries accounted for 27,038 people in total or 35.1% of the local workers.

In comparison, New South Wales employed 14.2% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 8.9% in Construction and 2.1% in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing.

The major differences between the jobs held by local workers of the Riverina and Murray Region and New South Wales were:

  • A larger percentage of local workers employed in the field of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (10.2% compared to 2.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of local workers employed in the field of Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (3.5% compared to 10.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of local workers employed in the field of Financial and Insurance Services (1.4% compared to 5.5%)
  • A larger percentage of local workers employed in the field of Manufacturing (10.2% compared to 6.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of local workers in the Riverina and Murray Region increased by 5,209 between 2016/17 and 2021/22.

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+2,234 local workers)
  • Construction (+2,188 local workers)
  • Public Administration and Safety (+1,071 local workers)
  • Education and Training (+472 local workers)

Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation

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