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Sunshine West

Industry sector of employment

More Sunshine West residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2021.

Sunshine West'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
Sunshine West - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Brimbank %Number%City of Brimbank %2006 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing530.70.6160.30.3+37
Mining120.20.10--0.1+12
Manufacturing7319.89.61,30523.619.3-574
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services600.80.9360.70.6+24
Construction6368.59.13185.87.3+318
Wholesale trade2833.83.02664.84.9+17
Retail Trade7239.610.258710.611.6+136
Accommodation and Food Services4836.46.63155.76.0+168
Transport, Postal and Warehousing75910.19.25139.38.7+246
Information Media and Telecommunications931.21.1951.71.8-2
Financial and Insurance Services3154.24.02304.23.9+85
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services881.21.2380.71.1+50
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services4105.55.31973.64.3+213
Administrative and Support Services3324.43.91893.44.3+143
Public Administration and Safety3354.54.92153.94.3+120
Education and Training4395.96.42334.24.9+206
Health Care and Social Assistance79210.611.34247.77.5+368
Arts and Recreation Services1141.51.4861.61.3+28
Other Services2893.94.21693.13.7+120
Inadequately described or not stated5477.36.82955.34.0+252
Total employed persons aged 15+7,494100.0100.05,527100.0100.0+1,967
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 Sunshine West in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (792 people or 10.6%)
  • Transport, Postal and Warehousing (759 people or 10.1%)
  • Manufacturing (731 people or 9.8%)

In combination, these three industries employed 2,282 people in total or 30.5% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Brimbank employed 11.3% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 9.2% in Transport, Postal and Warehousing; and 9.6% in Manufacturing.

There were no major differences between Sunshine West and City of Brimbank in 2021.

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Sunshine West increased by 1,967 between 2006 and 2021.

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

  • Manufacturing (-574 persons)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+368 persons)
  • Construction (+318 persons)
  • Transport, Postal and Warehousing (+246 persons)

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