Willoughby City

Resident workers - Industry

Total industries employs more of Willoughby 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 Willoughby City residents are employed in the industry sectors that are located in Willoughby 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 Willoughby 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
Willoughby City - Persons 20212016Change
Industry (Click rows to view sub-categories)Number%. New South WalesNumber%. New South Wales2016 - 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing800.22.0820.22.1-2
Mining930.21.01070.30.9-14
Manufacturing1,1283.05.51,1543.25.8-26
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services2010.51.01740.50.9+27
Construction1,6684.58.61,4734.18.4+195
Wholesale Trade1,2573.42.81,4103.93.1-153
Retail Trade2,6607.19.02,7467.69.7-86
Accommodation and Food Services2,0565.56.22,3386.47.1-282
Transport, Postal and Warehousing9492.54.69162.54.7+33
Information Media and Telecommunications1,3893.71.81,7544.82.2-365
Financial and Insurance Services4,78712.85.34,13011.44.9+657
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services1,0802.91.71,0452.91.8+35
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services6,98118.78.96,56318.18.1+418
Administrative and Support Services1,1393.13.21,2813.53.5-142
Public Administration and Safety1,4023.86.11,3353.76.0+67
Education and Training2,8167.58.72,8057.78.4+11
Health Care and Social Assistance4,51612.114.43,85210.612.5+664
Arts and Recreation Services5391.41.45611.51.5-22
Other Services9742.63.41,0072.83.7-33
Industry not classified1,5914.34.61,5964.44.7-5
Total Persons37,306100.0100.036,329100.0100.0+977

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

  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (6,981 people or 18.7%)
  • Financial and Insurance Services (4,787 people or 12.8%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (4,516 people or 12.1%)

In combination these three industries employed 16,284 people in total or 43.6% of the total resident workforce.

In comparison, New South Wales employed 8.9% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; 5.3% in Financial and Insurance Services and 14.4% in Health Care and Social Assistance.

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

  • A larger percentage of resident workforce employed in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (18.7% compared to 8.9%)
  • A larger percentage of resident workforce employed in Financial and Insurance Services (12.8% compared to 5.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of resident workforce employed in Construction (4.5% compared to 8.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of resident workforce employed in Manufacturing (3.0% compared to 5.5%)

Emerging groups

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

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+664 resident workforce)
  • Financial and Insurance Services (+657 resident workforce)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+418 resident workforce)
  • Information Media and Telecommunications (-365 resident workforce)

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