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Employment by industry (Total)

In the NSROC Region, Professional, Scientific and Technical Services is the largest employer, generating 71,223 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 NSROC 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 NSROC 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 NSROC 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
NSROC Region2021/222016/17Change
IndustryNumber%. New South WalesNumber%. New South Wales2016/17 - 2021/22
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing1,0790.32.11,2730.32.2-194
Mining1,0670.31.11,0040.31.1+62
Manufacturing19,8115.06.220,7225.47.0-910
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services1,8190.51.12,1490.61.0-330
Construction26,9636.98.928,3277.49.0-1,363
Wholesale Trade20,7415.33.022,2415.83.4-1,501
Retail Trade29,6797.69.329,8557.89.6-176
Accommodation and Food Services17,3594.46.019,8615.26.9-2,502
Transport, Postal and Warehousing9,5342.45.18,4822.25.2+1,053
Information Media and Telecommunications27,2176.92.226,2456.92.4+972
Financial and Insurance Services18,0754.65.515,3304.04.8+2,745
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services7,9962.01.87,2331.91.7+763
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services71,22318.110.165,08417.19.4+6,139
Administrative and Support Services12,3463.13.312,9683.43.5-622
Public Administration and Safety14,5313.76.112,5663.35.7+1,964
Education and Training35,6719.18.635,2149.28.5+457
Health Care and Social Assistance59,73815.214.254,67614.313.1+5,062
Arts and Recreation Services5,5881.41.65,5591.51.7+30
Other Services12,5703.23.812,5003.33.7+70
Total industries393,006100.0100.0381,288100.0100.0+11,718

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 NSROC Region in 2021/22 shows the three largest industries were:

  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (71,223 people or 18.1%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (59,738 people or 15.2%)
  • Education and Training (35,671 people or 9.1%)

In combination these three industries accounted for 166,632 people in total or 42.4% of the local workers.

In comparison, New South Wales employed 10.1% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; 14.2% in Health Care and Social Assistance and 8.6% in Education and Training.

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

  • A larger percentage of local workers employed in the field of Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (18.1% compared to 10.1%)
  • A larger percentage of local workers employed in the field of Information Media and Telecommunications (6.9% compared to 2.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of local workers employed in the field of Transport, Postal and Warehousing (2.4% compared to 5.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of local workers employed in the field of Public Administration and Safety (3.7% compared to 6.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of local workers in the NSROC Region increased by 11,718 between 2016/17 and 2021/22.

  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+6,139 local workers)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+5,062 local workers)
  • Financial and Insurance Services (+2,745 local workers)
  • Public Administration and Safety (+1,964 local workers)

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