RDA Murraylands and Riverland region

Resident workers - Industry

Total industries employs more of the RDA Murraylands and Riverland region'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 the RDA Murraylands and Riverland region residents are employed in the industry sectors that are located in the RDA Murraylands and Riverland region, 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 the RDA Murraylands and Riverland region 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
RDA Murraylands and Riverland region - Persons 20212016Change
Industry (Click rows to view sub-categories)Number%. South AustraliaNumber%. South Australia2016 - 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing5,69818.93.85,44918.94.0+249
Mining3031.01.32811.01.2+22
Manufacturing2,7599.27.22,6449.28.0+115
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services3511.21.33401.21.2+11
Construction2,0866.98.31,8186.37.6+268
Wholesale Trade6472.12.41,0143.52.8-367
Retail Trade2,7869.29.73,06910.610.7-283
Accommodation and Food Services1,8876.36.61,7005.96.7+187
Transport, Postal and Warehousing1,1563.84.11,2324.34.1-76
Information Media and Telecommunications1380.51.01950.71.3-57
Financial and Insurance Services3061.02.83391.22.7-33
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services2090.71.22270.81.3-18
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services6342.16.26172.15.6+17
Administrative and Support Services1,2194.03.81,1143.93.6+105
Public Administration and Safety1,3694.56.71,3594.77.1+10
Education and Training2,0376.88.81,8686.58.6+169
Health Care and Social Assistance3,92013.016.43,35011.614.8+570
Arts and Recreation Services2580.91.41980.71.4+60
Other Services1,1153.73.91,0203.53.9+95
Industry not classified1,1793.93.31,0363.63.3+143
Total Persons30,057100.0100.028,870100.0100.0+1,187

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 the RDA Murraylands and Riverland region in 2021shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (5,698 people or 18.9%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (3,920 people or 13.0%)
  • Retail Trade (2,786 people or 9.2%)

In combination these three industries employed 12,404 people in total or 41.1% of the total resident workforce.

In comparison, South Australia employed 3.8% in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing; 16.4% in Health Care and Social Assistance and 9.7% in Retail Trade.

The major differences between the jobs held by the resident workforce of the RDA Murraylands and Riverland region and South Australia were:

  • A larger percentage of resident workforce employed in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (18.9% compared to 3.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of resident workforce employed in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (2.1% compared to 6.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of resident workforce employed in Health Care and Social Assistance (13.0% compared to 16.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of resident workforce employed in Public Administration and Safety (4.5% compared to 6.7%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident workforce between 2016 and 2021 in the RDA Murraylands and Riverland region were for those employed in:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+570 resident workforce)
  • Wholesale Trade (-367 resident workforce)
  • Retail Trade (-283 resident workforce)
  • Construction (+268 resident workforce)

RDA Murraylands and Riverland

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