Northern NSW
Employment Distribution by Industry, 2011 Census (%)
| Industry | Northern NSW | Australia |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 6.1 | 2.5 |
| Mining | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Manufacturing | 6.5 | 9.1 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Construction | 6.1 | 8.3 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2.8 | 4.1 |
| Retail Trade | 14.2 | 10.8 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 9.4 | 6.6 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 3.3 | 4.8 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 1.1 | 1.8 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 2.0 | 3.9 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 4.5 | 7.5 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 6.0 | 7.1 |
| Education and Training | 10.5 | 8.2 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 16.1 | 11.9 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Other Services | 4.0 | 3.9 |
Chart Source: ABS, 2011 Census of Population and Housing based on place of work.