RDA Murraylands and Riverland region

Employment by industry (Total)

In the RDA Murraylands and Riverland region, Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing is the largest employer, generating 6,489 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 RDA Murraylands and Riverland 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 RDA Murraylands and Riverland 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 RDA Murraylands and Riverland 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 Murraylands and Riverland region2021/222016/17Change
IndustryNumber%. South AustraliaNumber%. South Australia2016/17 - 2021/22
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing6,48920.83.75,94419.14.1+545
Mining1280.41.6670.21.4+61
Manufacturing3,14210.18.13,18410.39.1-42
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services4201.31.33231.01.4+97
Construction2,1937.08.72,0576.67.9+136
Wholesale Trade6932.22.51,0493.42.9-356
Retail Trade2,7028.79.53,37010.910.8-669
Accommodation and Food Services1,9676.36.31,7395.66.4+228
Transport, Postal and Warehousing1,1683.84.41,4394.64.6-271
Information Media and Telecommunications2270.71.32180.71.5+9
Financial and Insurance Services2860.92.93571.22.7-71
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services2780.91.33591.21.5-80
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services6092.07.05691.86.0+40
Administrative and Support Services1,2834.13.71,2834.13.7-1
Public Administration and Safety1,6535.37.01,6705.46.9-17
Education and Training2,2297.28.62,2667.38.6-37
Health Care and Social Assistance4,05113.016.63,84712.414.8+203
Arts and Recreation Services3841.21.42981.01.6+86
Other Services1,2374.04.11,0143.34.0+223
Total industries31,137100.0100.031,054100.0100.0+83

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 RDA Murraylands and Riverland region in 2021/22 shows the three largest industries were:

  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (6,489 people or 20.8%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (4,051 people or 13.0%)
  • Manufacturing (3,142 people or 10.1%)

In combination these three industries accounted for 13,682 people in total or 43.9% of the local workers.

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

The major differences between the jobs held by local workers of the RDA Murraylands and Riverland region and South Australia were:

  • A larger percentage of local workers employed in the field of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (20.8% compared to 3.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of local workers employed in the field of Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (2.0% compared to 7.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of local workers employed in the field of Health Care and Social Assistance (13.0% compared to 16.6%)
  • A larger percentage of local workers employed in the field of Manufacturing (10.1% compared to 8.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of local workers in the RDA Murraylands and Riverland region increased by 83 between 2016/17 and 2021/22.

  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (+545 local workers)
  • Accommodation and Food Services (+228 local workers)
  • Other Services (+223 local workers)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+203 local workers)

RDA Murraylands and Riverland

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