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Studley Ward

Industry sector of employment

More Studley Ward female residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2021.

Studley Ward'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
Studley Ward - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Boroondara %Number%City of Boroondara %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing170.40.340.10.3+13
Mining60.10.140.10.2+2
Manufacturing1313.23.01143.03.2+16
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services280.70.6170.50.6+10
Construction882.12.1641.61.7+24
Wholesale trade842.02.41213.12.8-37
Retail Trade3799.210.138710.010.4-9
Accommodation and Food Services2456.06.02506.46.3-5
Transport, Postal and Warehousing441.11.3511.31.5-8
Information Media and Telecommunications591.41.7942.42.4-35
Financial and Insurance Services2345.76.02045.35.8+30
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services972.42.2591.52.2+38
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services50712.413.247812.312.5+28
Administrative and Support Services932.32.31243.22.9-31
Public Administration and Safety2055.04.91884.94.5+16
Education and Training50112.213.848112.414.3+20
Health Care and Social Assistance99724.321.787122.420.0+126
Arts and Recreation Services892.21.9952.52.2-6
Other Services1233.02.81112.92.9+12
Inadequately described or not stated1714.23.41594.13.5+12
Total employed persons aged 15+4,098100.0100.03,882100.0100.0+215
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 female resident population in Studley Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (997 females or 24.3%)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (507 females or 12.4%)
  • Education and Training (501 females or 12.2%)

In combination, these three industries employed 2,005 females in total or 48.9% of the total employed female resident population.

In comparison, the City of Boroondara employed 21.7% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 13.2% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; and 13.8% in Education and Training.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Studley Ward and the City of Boroondara were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed in health care and social assistance (24.3% compared to 21.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed in education and training (12.2% compared to 13.8%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Studley Ward increased by 216 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the jobs held by the female resident population between 2016 and 2021 in Studley Ward was for those employed in:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+126 females)

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