City of Wanneroo

Resident workers - Industry

Total industries employs more of the City of Wanneroo'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 the City of Wanneroo residents are employed in the industry sectors that are located in the City of Wanneroo, 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 the City of Wanneroo 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
City of Wanneroo - Persons 20212016Change
Industry (Click rows to view sub-categories)Number%. Western AustraliaNumber%. Western Australia2016 - 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing1,1541.12.31,0931.22.5+61
Mining6,5996.37.54,1074.66.3+2,492
Manufacturing5,2395.05.35,0595.75.6+180
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services1,1701.11.29681.11.2+202
Construction12,24611.78.811,94513.49.8+301
Wholesale Trade2,5622.42.52,4002.72.5+162
Retail Trade10,82510.38.89,92511.19.5+900
Accommodation and Food Services6,5646.36.55,2715.96.4+1,293
Transport, Postal and Warehousing4,1454.04.53,4713.94.6+674
Information Media and Telecommunications8100.80.88711.01.0-61
Financial and Insurance Services2,5572.42.22,4642.82.4+93
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services1,2131.21.41,4311.61.7-218
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services5,7375.56.94,6095.26.4+1,128
Administrative and Support Services3,6113.53.13,2363.63.3+375
Public Administration and Safety5,8035.55.95,1755.86.2+628
Education and Training8,2147.98.86,4617.38.7+1,753
Health Care and Social Assistance14,61614.013.610,85812.211.7+3,758
Arts and Recreation Services1,5591.51.61,2101.41.6+349
Other Services4,8514.63.94,2474.84.0+604
Industry not classified5,1174.94.64,3004.84.6+817
Total Persons104,592100.0100.089,101100.0100.0+15,491

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

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (14,616 people or 14.0%)
  • Construction (12,246 people or 11.7%)
  • Retail Trade (10,825 people or 10.3%)

In combination these three industries employed 37,687 people in total or 36.0% of the total resident workforce.

In comparison, Western Australia employed 13.6% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 8.8% in Construction and 8.8% in Retail Trade.

The major differences between the jobs held by the resident workforce of the City of Wanneroo and Western Australia were:

  • A larger percentage of resident workforce employed in Construction (11.7% compared to 8.8%)
  • A larger percentage of resident workforce employed in Retail Trade (10.3% compared to 8.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of resident workforce employed in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (5.5% compared to 6.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of resident workforce employed in Mining (6.3% compared to 7.5%)

Emerging groups

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

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+3,758 resident workforce)
  • Mining (+2,492 resident workforce)
  • Education and Training (+1,753 resident workforce)
  • Accommodation and Food Services (+1,293 resident workforce)

City of Wanneroo

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