Limestone Coast region

Employment by industry (Total)

In the Limestone Coast region, Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing is the largest employer, generating 6,448 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 Limestone Coast 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 Limestone Coast 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 Limestone Coast 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
Limestone Coast region2021/222016/17Change
IndustryNumber%. South AustraliaNumber%. South Australia2016/17 - 2021/22
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing6,44819.33.76,21719.24.1+230
Mining690.21.6770.21.4-7
Manufacturing4,53713.68.14,48513.99.1+52
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services2830.81.32210.71.4+61
Construction2,6187.98.72,1836.77.9+435
Wholesale Trade9853.02.59092.82.9+76
Retail Trade3,2179.79.53,75311.610.8-536
Accommodation and Food Services2,0226.16.31,9536.06.4+69
Transport, Postal and Warehousing1,2993.94.41,4334.44.6-134
Information Media and Telecommunications2020.61.31760.51.5+26
Financial and Insurance Services3471.02.94591.42.7-112
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services3311.01.33981.21.5-67
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services8062.47.07532.36.0+53
Administrative and Support Services8222.53.77992.53.7+23
Public Administration and Safety1,3174.07.01,2763.96.9+40
Education and Training2,3527.18.62,3237.28.6+29
Health Care and Social Assistance4,03612.116.63,54911.014.8+487
Arts and Recreation Services2640.81.42110.71.6+53
Other Services1,3694.14.11,1683.64.0+201
Total industries33,323100.0100.032,343100.0100.0+980

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 Limestone Coast region in 2021/22 shows the three largest industries were:

  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (6,448 people or 19.3%)
  • Manufacturing (4,537 people or 13.6%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (4,036 people or 12.1%)

In combination these three industries accounted for 15,021 people in total or 45.1% of the local workers.

In comparison, South Australia employed 3.7% in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing; 8.1% in Manufacturing and 16.6% in Health Care and Social Assistance.

The major differences between the jobs held by local workers of the Limestone Coast region and South Australia were:

  • A larger percentage of local workers employed in the field of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (19.3% compared to 3.7%)
  • A larger percentage of local workers employed in the field of Manufacturing (13.6% compared to 8.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of local workers employed in the field of Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (2.4% compared to 7.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of local workers employed in the field of Health Care and Social Assistance (12.1% compared to 16.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of local workers in the Limestone Coast region increased by 980 between 2016/17 and 2021/22.

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+487 local workers)
  • Construction (+435 local workers)
  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (+230 local workers)
  • Other Services (+201 local workers)

RDA Limestone Coast Region

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