Randwick City

Resident workers - Industry

Total industries employs more of Randwick 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 Randwick City residents are employed in the industry sectors that are located in Randwick 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 Randwick 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
Randwick City - Persons 20212016Change
Industry (Click rows to view sub-categories)Number%. New South WalesNumber%. New South Wales2016 - 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing1320.22.01170.22.1+15
Mining1050.21.01040.20.9+1
Manufacturing1,8242.65.51,9262.85.8-102
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services3780.51.03770.60.9+1
Construction5,6848.28.64,9487.28.4+736
Wholesale Trade1,5692.32.81,7262.53.1-157
Retail Trade4,4906.59.05,0007.39.7-510
Accommodation and Food Services3,6355.36.24,6176.87.1-982
Transport, Postal and Warehousing2,8644.14.63,0814.54.7-217
Information Media and Telecommunications2,1873.21.82,4113.52.2-224
Financial and Insurance Services5,3077.75.34,8557.14.9+452
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services1,5732.31.71,5632.31.8+10
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services9,44213.78.98,20612.08.1+1,236
Administrative and Support Services2,2643.33.22,5113.73.5-247
Public Administration and Safety3,8855.66.14,0205.96.0-135
Education and Training7,51510.98.77,55211.18.4-37
Health Care and Social Assistance9,52313.814.48,63312.612.5+890
Arts and Recreation Services1,6682.41.41,8082.61.5-140
Other Services2,0292.93.42,0983.13.7-69
Industry not classified2,9954.34.62,7264.04.7+269
Total Persons69,069100.0100.068,279100.0100.0+790

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

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (9,523 people or 13.8%)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (9,442 people or 13.7%)
  • Education and Training (7,515 people or 10.9%)

In combination these three industries employed 26,480 people in total or 38.3% of the total resident workforce.

In comparison, New South Wales employed 14.4% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 8.9% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services and 8.7% in Education and Training.

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

  • A larger percentage of resident workforce employed in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (13.7% compared to 8.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of resident workforce employed in Manufacturing (2.6% compared to 5.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of resident workforce employed in Retail Trade (6.5% compared to 9.0%)
  • A larger percentage of resident workforce employed in Financial and Insurance Services (7.7% compared to 5.3%)

Emerging groups

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

  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+1,236 resident workforce)
  • Accommodation and Food Services (-982 resident workforce)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+890 resident workforce)
  • Construction (+736 resident workforce)

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