RDA BGLAP Region

Employment by industry (Total)

In RDA BGLAP Region, Manufacturing is the largest employer, generating 4,438 local jobs in 2022/23.

Employment (total) is the most accurate and up to date measure of the total number of people employed in RDA BGLAP 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 RDA BGLAP 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 RDA BGLAP 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
RDA BGLAP Region2022/232019/20Change
IndustryNumber%. South AustraliaNumber%. South Australia2019/20 - 2022/23
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing3,19310.93.82,5709.53.9+623
Mining2130.71.52060.81.5+8
Manufacturing4,43815.17.84,42216.38.6+16
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services2660.91.51810.71.5+85
Construction1,8816.48.61,8826.98.3-1
Wholesale Trade7092.42.66812.53.0+28
Retail Trade2,96610.19.32,89310.710.0+73
Accommodation and Food Services2,1857.56.42,1507.96.5+36
Transport, Postal and Warehousing9203.14.79413.54.5-21
Information Media and Telecommunications1940.71.42310.81.5-37
Financial and Insurance Services3521.23.02911.12.7+61
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services2360.81.22530.91.3-16
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services1,0643.66.89083.36.5+156
Administrative and Support Services1,3554.63.61,3905.13.7-35
Public Administration and Safety8152.86.77452.76.7+70
Education and Training2,7329.38.52,5529.48.9+180
Health Care and Social Assistance4,30914.717.13,39112.515.5+918
Arts and Recreation Services3471.21.43961.51.6-48
Other Services1,1353.94.11,0814.03.9+54
Total industries29,311100.0100.027,162100.0100.0+2,149

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 RDA BGLAP Region in 2022/23 shows the three largest industries were:

  • Manufacturing (4,438 people or 15.1%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (4,309 people or 14.7%)
  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (3,193 people or 10.9%)

In combination these three industries accounted for 11,941 people in total or 40.7% of the local workers.

In comparison, South Australia employed 7.8% in Manufacturing; 17.1% in Health Care and Social Assistance and 3.8% in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing.

The major differences between the jobs held by local workers of RDA BGLAP Region and South Australia were:

  • A larger percentage of local workers employed in the field of Manufacturing (15.1% compared to 7.8%)
  • A larger percentage of local workers employed in the field of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (10.9% compared to 3.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of local workers employed in the field of Public Administration and Safety (2.8% compared to 6.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of local workers employed in the field of Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (3.6% compared to 6.8%)

Emerging groups

The number of local workers in RDA BGLAP Region increased by 2,149 between 2019/20 and 2022/23.

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+918 local workers)
  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (+623 local workers)
  • Education and Training (+180 local workers)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+156 local workers)

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