The following information are estimates for 17 industry sectors in Whitehorse. The information is a snapshot that provides a broad perspective of the local economy and should be considered in conjunction with other information and analysis.

The Manufacturing sector :

• Employs 5552 people (9.3%) with $407.82M spent on wages and salaries;
• Contributes $762.05M (11.7%) to the Gross Regional Product;
• The sector exports $1647.17M outside the region, imports $1508.49M;
• Spends $641.43M within the region;
• The total sector output is $2911.97M.

The Electricity, gas & water supply sector:

• Employs 657 people (1.1%) with $64.65M spent on wages and salaries;
• Contributes $235.35M (3.6%) to the Gross Regional Product;
• The sector exports $230.65M outside the region, imports $92.21M;
• Spends $87.94M within the region;
• The total sector output is $415.50M.

The Construction sector:

• Employs 2778 people (4.7%) with $139.78M spent on wages and salaries;
• Contributes $314.44M (4.8%) to the Gross Regional Product;
• The sector exports $113.27M outside the region, imports $181.16M
• Spends $540.92M within the region;
• The total sector output is $1036.51M.

The Wholesale trade sector:

• Employs 5014 people (8.4%) with $468.42M spent on wages and salaries;
• Contributes $723.73M (11.1%) to the Gross Regional Product;
• The sector exports $1561.83M outside the region, imports $943.60M;
• Spends $560.03M within the region;
• The total sector output is $2227.36M.

The Retail trade sector:

• Employs 9560 people (16.1%) with $326.34M spent on wages and salaries;
• Contributes $491.56M (7.5%) to the Gross Regional Product;
• The sector exports $200.78M outside the region, imports $157.29M;
• Spends $365.45M within the region;
• The total sector output is $1014.30M.

The Accommodation, cafes & restaurants sector:

• Employs 1593 people (2.7%) with $57.16M spent on wages and salaries;
• Contributes $92.64M (1.4%) to the Gross Regional Product;
• The sector exports $21.00M outside the region, imports $57.49M;
• Spends $63.80M within the region;
• The total sector output is $213.94M.

The Transport & storage sector:

• Employs 870 people (1.5%) with $57.58M spent on wages and salaries;
• Contributes $113.97M (1.7%) to the Gross Regional Product;
• The sector exports $60.64M outside the region, imports $35.53M;
• Spends $122.08M within the region;
• The total sector output is $271.58M.

The Communication services sector:

• Employs 1634 people (2.8%) with $107.67M spent on wages and salaries;
• Contributes $314.29M (4.8%) to the Gross Regional Product;
• The sector exports $224.63M outside the region, imports $113.71M;
• Spends $206.13M within the region;
• The total sector output is $634.13M.

The Finance & insurance sector:

• Employs 1610 people (2.7%) with $193.50M spent on wages and salaries;
• Contributes $344.29M (5.3%) to the Gross Regional Product;
• The sector exports $130.01M outside the region, imports $27.57M and spends $227.92M within the region;
• The total sector output is $599.79M.

The Property & business services sector:

• Employs 7574 people (12.8%) with $601.79M spent on wages and salaries;
• Contributes $923.70M (14.2%) to the Gross Regional Product;
• The sector exports $354.47M outside the region, imports $250.76M and spends $844.61M within the region;
• The total sector output is $2019.08M.

The Government administration & defence sector:

• Employs 3371 people (5.7%) with $286.19M spent on wages and salaries;
• Contributes $336.09M (5.2%) to the Gross Regional Product;
• The sector exports $218.12M outside the region, imports $77.35M and spends $235.01M within the region;
• The total sector output is $648.45M.

The Education sector:

• Employs 5887 people (9.9%) with $382.14M spent on wages and salaries;
• Contributes $432.97M (6.6%) to the Gross Regional Product;
• The sector exports $182.02M outside the region, imports $45.75M and spends $92.71M within the region;
• The total sector output is $571.43M.

The Health & community services sector:

• Employs 9354 people (15.8%) with $518.27M spent on wages and salaries;
• Contributes $651.07M (10.0%) to the Gross Regional Product;
• The sector exports $302.73M outside the region, imports $50.41M and spends $116.25M within the region;
• The total sector output is $817.73M.

The Cultural & recreational services sector:

• Employs 1354 people (2.3%) with $60.08M spent on wages and salaries;
• Contributes $82.82M (1.3%) to the Gross Regional Product;
• The sector exports $31.21M outside the region, imports $55.21M and spends $132.05M within the region;
• The total sector output is $270.08M.

The Personal & other services sector:

• Employs 2509 people (4.2%) with $162.30M spent on wages and salaries;
• Contributes $185.35M (2.8%) to the Gross Regional Product;
• The sector exports $76.93M outside the region, imports $26.18M and spends $67.60M within the region;
• The total sector output is $279.14M.

Source: REMPLAN (Dec 2007) incorporating 2006 ABS Census Data, Compelling Economics.