Lismore City

Resident workers - Industry

Total industries employs more of Lismore 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 Lismore City residents are employed in the industry sectors that are located in Lismore 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 Lismore 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
Lismore City - Persons 20212016Change
Industry (Click rows to view sub-categories)Number%. New South WalesNumber%. New South Wales2016 - 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing1,2196.12.01,0956.02.1+124
Mining690.31.0790.40.9-10
Manufacturing1,0605.35.51,0775.95.8-17
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services1911.01.01500.80.9+41
Construction1,5037.58.61,2436.88.4+260
Wholesale Trade3511.82.83361.83.1+15
Retail Trade2,28511.49.02,27912.59.7+6
Accommodation and Food Services1,2806.46.21,2937.17.1-13
Transport, Postal and Warehousing5462.74.65593.14.7-13
Information Media and Telecommunications1620.81.81831.02.2-21
Financial and Insurance Services3091.55.33201.84.9-11
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services1870.91.72181.21.8-31
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services9454.78.97924.48.1+153
Administrative and Support Services6773.43.25723.13.5+105
Public Administration and Safety9184.66.19245.16.0-6
Education and Training2,20611.08.72,02311.18.4+183
Health Care and Social Assistance4,29421.414.43,45319.012.5+841
Arts and Recreation Services2221.11.42101.21.5+12
Other Services8134.13.47153.93.7+98
Industry not classified8054.04.66543.64.7+151
Total Persons20,042100.0100.018,175100.0100.0+1,867

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

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (4,294 people or 21.4%)
  • Retail Trade (2,285 people or 11.4%)
  • Education and Training (2,206 people or 11.0%)

In combination these three industries employed 8,785 people in total or 43.8% 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 8.7% in Education and Training.

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

  • A larger percentage of resident workforce employed in Health Care and Social Assistance (21.4% compared to 14.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of resident workforce employed in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (4.7% compared to 8.9%)
  • A larger percentage of resident workforce employed in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (6.1% compared to 2.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of resident workforce employed in Financial and Insurance Services (1.5% compared to 5.3%)

Emerging groups

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

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+841 resident workforce)
  • Construction (+260 resident workforce)
  • Education and Training (+183 resident workforce)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+153 resident workforce)

Lismore City

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