Shire of Augusta-Margaret River

Resident workers - Industry

Total industries employs more of the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River'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 Shire of Augusta-Margaret River residents are employed in the industry sectors that are located in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, 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 Shire of Augusta-Margaret River 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
Shire of Augusta-Margaret River - Persons 20212016Change
Industry (Click rows to view sub-categories)Number%. Western AustraliaNumber%. Western Australia2016 - 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing6167.42.36068.82.5+10
Mining5336.47.53144.66.3+219
Manufacturing7619.25.372210.55.6+39
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services550.71.2510.71.2+4
Construction8229.98.872810.69.8+94
Wholesale Trade1291.62.51061.52.5+23
Retail Trade7839.48.869410.19.5+89
Accommodation and Food Services98511.96.578811.46.4+197
Transport, Postal and Warehousing1611.94.51341.94.6+27
Information Media and Telecommunications310.40.8260.41.0+5
Financial and Insurance Services791.02.2640.92.4+15
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services1191.41.41271.81.7-8
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services3494.26.92643.86.4+85
Administrative and Support Services3544.33.13114.53.3+43
Public Administration and Safety2823.45.92113.16.2+71
Education and Training7258.78.85858.58.7+140
Health Care and Social Assistance7749.313.65317.711.7+243
Arts and Recreation Services1311.61.61111.61.6+20
Other Services2603.13.92113.14.0+49
Industry not classified3594.34.63124.54.6+47
Total Persons8,308100.0100.06,896100.0100.0+1,412

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 Shire of Augusta-Margaret River in 2021shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Accommodation and Food Services (985 people or 11.9%)
  • Construction (822 people or 9.9%)
  • Retail Trade (783 people or 9.4%)

In combination these three industries employed 2,590 people in total or 31.2% of the total resident workforce.

In comparison, Western Australia employed 6.5% in Accommodation and Food Services; 8.8% in Construction and 8.8% in Retail Trade.

The major differences between the jobs held by the resident workforce of the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River and Western Australia were:

  • A larger percentage of resident workforce employed in Accommodation and Food Services (11.9% compared to 6.5%)
  • A larger percentage of resident workforce employed in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (7.4% compared to 2.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of resident workforce employed in Health Care and Social Assistance (9.3% compared to 13.6%)
  • A larger percentage of resident workforce employed in Manufacturing (9.2% compared to 5.3%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident workforce between 2016 and 2021 in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River were for those employed in:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+243 resident workforce)
  • Mining (+219 resident workforce)
  • Accommodation and Food Services (+197 resident workforce)
  • Education and Training (+140 resident workforce)

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River

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