Balwyn North
Industry sector of employment
More Balwyn North residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2016.
Balwyn North'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.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Industry sector of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balwyn North - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Gardiner Ward % | Number | % | Gardiner Ward % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 35 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | +31 | 14001 |
| Mining | 15 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 12 | 0.1 | 0.3 | +3 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 463 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 599 | 6.5 | 6.1 | -137 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 63 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 55 | 0.6 | 0.7 | +8 | 14004 |
| Construction | 482 | 5.2 | 4.2 | 476 | 5.1 | 4.4 | +5 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 373 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 467 | 5.0 | 5.8 | -95 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 1,093 | 11.7 | 9.2 | 1,061 | 11.4 | 8.4 | +31 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 594 | 6.4 | 4.7 | 576 | 6.2 | 4.7 | +17 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 290 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 289 | 3.1 | 2.0 | 0 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 251 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 261 | 2.8 | 3.1 | -11 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 552 | 5.9 | 8.1 | 573 | 6.2 | 7.9 | -22 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 256 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 197 | 2.1 | 2.7 | +58 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 1,160 | 12.4 | 16.0 | 1,241 | 13.4 | 17.1 | -82 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 227 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 245 | 2.6 | 3.1 | -18 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 349 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 349 | 3.8 | 3.8 | -1 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 968 | 10.4 | 9.8 | 967 | 10.4 | 9.9 | 0 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,302 | 14.0 | 14.4 | 1,321 | 14.2 | 13.4 | -20 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 192 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 216 | 2.3 | 2.2 | -25 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 255 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 234 | 2.5 | 2.5 | +20 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 401 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 133 | 1.4 | 1.6 | +268 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 9,321 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 9,287 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +33 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Balwyn North in 2016 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (1,302 people or 14.0%)
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (1,160 people or 12.4%)
- Retail Trade (1,093 people or 11.7%)
In combination, these three industries employed 3,555 people in total or 38.1% of the total employed resident population.
In comparison, Gardiner Ward employed 14.4% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 16.0% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; and 9.2% in Retail Trade.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Balwyn North and Gardiner Ward were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed in retail trade (11.7% compared to 9.2%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed in accommodation and food services (6.4% compared to 4.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in professional, scientific and technical services (12.4% compared to 16.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in financial and insurance services (5.9% compared to 8.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Balwyn North increased by 34 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2011 and 2016 in Balwyn North were for those employed in:
- Manufacturing (-137 persons)
- Wholesale trade (-95 persons)
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (-82 persons)
- Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services (+58 persons)