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North Wonthaggi

Industry sector of employment

More North Wonthaggi male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

North Wonthaggi's industry statistics identify the industry sectors in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the skill base and socio-economic status of the residents as well as the industries and employment opportunities present in the region.

When viewed in conjunction with Residents Place of Work data and Method of Travel to Work, industry sector statistics provide insights into the relationship between the economic and residential role of the area.

Q:

Derived from the two Census questions:

'What best describes the business of your employer?' and 'What are the main goods produced or main services provided by your employers business?'

Industry sector of employment
North Wonthaggi - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Cowes - Ventnor and District %Number%Cowes - Ventnor and District %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing233.22.6306.02.5-8
Mining0--0.60--0.70
Manufacturing496.75.3499.65.8-1
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services263.62.0254.91.2+1
Construction18625.520.512824.922.3+58
Wholesale trade202.72.8152.92.5+5
Retail Trade9112.58.97414.49.8+17
Accommodation and Food Services364.911.2346.715.0+2
Transport, Postal and Warehousing263.64.6224.34.6+4
Information Media and Telecommunications50.71.10--0.7+5
Financial and Insurance Services111.51.700.10.3+11
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services131.81.40--1.1+13
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services253.46.091.73.7+16
Administrative and Support Services344.74.9214.14.7+13
Public Administration and Safety354.84.4163.25.1+19
Education and Training202.73.681.63.1+12
Health Care and Social Assistance527.14.7203.94.5+32
Arts and Recreation Services40.55.030.65.4+1
Other Services446.04.0285.63.4+15
Inadequately described or not stated304.14.9295.63.6+1
Total employed persons aged 15+730100.0100.0515100.0100.0+215
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in North Wonthaggi in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (186 males or 25.5%)
  • Retail Trade (91 males or 12.5%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (52 males or 7.1%)

In combination, these three industries employed 329 males in total or 45.1% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Cowes - Ventnor and District employed 20.5% in Construction; 8.9% in Retail Trade; and 4.7% in Health Care and Social Assistance.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of North Wonthaggi and Cowes - Ventnor and District were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in construction (25.5% compared to 20.5%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in retail trade (12.5% compared to 8.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in accommodation and food services (4.9% compared to 11.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in arts and recreation services (0.5% compared to 5.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in North Wonthaggi increased by 215 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2016 and 2021 in North Wonthaggi was for those employed in:

  • Construction (+58 males)

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