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Camberwell

Industry sector of employment

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

Camberwell'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
Camberwell - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Boroondara %Number%City of Boroondara %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing300.50.5230.40.5+7
Mining250.40.4340.60.4-9
Manufacturing2855.15.13276.15.7-42
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services470.81.0681.31.1-21
Construction4267.68.43676.97.2+59
Wholesale trade1973.53.42063.93.8-9
Retail Trade4628.28.54137.78.4+49
Accommodation and Food Services2985.35.83165.96.4-18
Transport, Postal and Warehousing1642.93.31643.13.20
Information Media and Telecommunications1532.72.61893.53.4-36
Financial and Insurance Services5129.18.44558.58.1+57
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services1572.82.81392.62.9+18
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services1,04518.617.81,01018.917.4+35
Administrative and Support Services1642.92.61593.02.8+5
Public Administration and Safety2394.34.32124.03.9+27
Education and Training3736.66.53696.96.8+4
Health Care and Social Assistance57610.39.94388.28.6+138
Arts and Recreation Services1292.32.31222.32.6+7
Other Services1031.82.1951.82.1+8
Inadequately described or not stated2284.14.32244.24.3+4
Total employed persons aged 15+5,613100.0100.05,330100.0100.0+283
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

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

  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (1,045 males or 18.6%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (576 males or 10.3%)
  • Financial and Insurance Services (512 males or 9.1%)

In combination, these three industries employed 2,133 males in total or 38.0% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Boroondara employed 17.8% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; 9.9% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 8.4% in Financial and Insurance Services.

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

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Camberwell increased by 283 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2016 and 2021 in Camberwell were for those employed in:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+138 males)
  • Construction (+59 males)
  • Financial and Insurance Services (+57 males)

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