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Glen Iris

Industry sector of employment

More Glen Iris residents worked in professional, scientific and technical services than any other industry in 2021.

Glen Iris'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.

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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
Glen Iris - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Boroondara %Number%City of Boroondara %2006 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing420.50.4220.30.3+19
Mining270.30.2200.30.3+6
Manufacturing3864.44.05407.26.5-155
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services861.00.8580.80.6+27
Construction4635.35.32943.94.0+169
Wholesale trade2663.02.93945.35.1-128
Retail Trade7668.79.377310.410.1-8
Accommodation and Food Services4505.15.92964.05.8+154
Transport, Postal and Warehousing1872.12.31642.22.2+23
Information Media and Telecommunications2042.32.22523.43.1-49
Financial and Insurance Services7148.17.25317.17.3+182
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services2142.42.51391.92.1+74
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services1,42416.215.61,17215.715.0+251
Administrative and Support Services2002.32.52022.73.3-2
Public Administration and Safety4174.74.63404.64.4+77
Education and Training87510.010.177110.310.3+103
Health Care and Social Assistance1,35215.415.893712.612.9+414
Arts and Recreation Services2022.32.11441.91.9+57
Other Services2362.72.52363.22.60
Inadequately described or not stated2783.23.81672.22.3+110
Total employed persons aged 15+8,789100.0100.07,463100.0100.0+1,326
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Glen Iris in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (1,424 people or 16.2%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (1,352 people or 15.4%)
  • Education and Training (875 people or 10.0%)

In combination, these three industries employed 3,651 people in total or 41.5% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Boroondara employed 15.6% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; 15.8% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 10.1% in Education and Training.

There were no major differences between Glen Iris and City of Boroondara in 2021.

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Glen Iris increased by 1,326 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2006 and 2021 in Glen Iris were for those employed in:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+414 persons)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+251 persons)
  • Financial and Insurance Services (+182 persons)
  • Construction (+169 persons)

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