Campbelltown City

Resident workers - Industry

Total industries employs more of Campbelltown City'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 Campbelltown City residents are employed in the industry sectors that are located in Campbelltown City, 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 Campbelltown City 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
Campbelltown City - Persons 20212016Change
Industry (Click rows to view sub-categories)Number%. New South WalesNumber%. New South Wales2016 - 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing2440.32.02190.32.1+25
Mining1500.21.01340.20.9+16
Manufacturing6,2518.65.56,4939.45.8-242
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services7191.01.06901.00.9+29
Construction5,6837.88.65,8118.48.4-128
Wholesale Trade2,3903.32.82,4643.63.1-74
Retail Trade7,53210.39.07,43210.89.7+100
Accommodation and Food Services3,8655.36.24,3276.37.1-462
Transport, Postal and Warehousing6,1168.44.65,6058.14.7+511
Information Media and Telecommunications9661.31.89881.42.2-22
Financial and Insurance Services3,0954.35.33,0624.44.9+33
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services9151.31.79791.41.8-64
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services3,8765.38.93,2794.88.1+597
Administrative and Support Services2,4833.43.22,5063.63.5-23
Public Administration and Safety4,4876.26.14,2626.26.0+225
Education and Training5,4897.58.74,8237.08.4+666
Health Care and Social Assistance11,38915.614.48,54312.412.5+2,846
Arts and Recreation Services7011.01.47711.11.5-70
Other Services2,2783.13.42,4143.53.7-136
Industry not classified4,1635.74.64,0405.94.7+123
Total Persons72,792100.0100.068,842100.0100.0+3,950

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 Campbelltown City in 2021shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (11,389 people or 15.6%)
  • Retail Trade (7,532 people or 10.3%)
  • Manufacturing (6,251 people or 8.6%)

In combination these three industries employed 25,172 people in total or 34.6% of the total resident workforce.

In comparison, New South Wales employed 14.4% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 9.0% in Retail Trade and 5.5% in Manufacturing.

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

  • A larger percentage of resident workforce employed in Transport, Postal and Warehousing (8.4% compared to 4.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of resident workforce employed in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (5.3% compared to 8.9%)
  • A larger percentage of resident workforce employed in Manufacturing (8.6% compared to 5.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of resident workforce employed in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (0.3% compared to 2.0%)

Emerging groups

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

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+2,846 resident workforce)
  • Education and Training (+666 resident workforce)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+597 resident workforce)
  • Transport, Postal and Warehousing (+511 resident workforce)

Campbelltown City Council

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