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Grasslands 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasslands Ward - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2016 | Change | ||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Keilor Park & District % | Number | % | Keilor Park & District % | 2016 to 2021 |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 91 | 0.9 | -- | 51 | 0.6 | -- | +40 |
| Mining | 4 | 0.0 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | +4 |
| Manufacturing | 797 | 7.9 | 2.7 | 730 | 8.0 | 4.3 | +67 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 67 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 22 | 0.2 | 1.2 | +45 |
| Construction | 207 | 2.0 | 4.3 | 119 | 1.3 | 3.3 | +88 |
| Wholesale trade | 208 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 210 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -2 |
| Retail Trade | 1,243 | 12.3 | 13.7 | 1,264 | 13.9 | 15.9 | -21 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 802 | 7.9 | 5.2 | 900 | 9.9 | 3.7 | -98 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 452 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 421 | 4.6 | 6.9 | +31 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 78 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 58 | 0.6 | 1.4 | +20 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 458 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 384 | 4.2 | 4.7 | +74 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 99 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 93 | 1.0 | 2.4 | +6 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 455 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 391 | 4.3 | 6.3 | +64 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 491 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 508 | 5.6 | 4.3 | -17 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 457 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 368 | 4.1 | 4.1 | +89 |
| Education and Training | 839 | 8.3 | 14.7 | 732 | 8.1 | 11.2 | +107 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 2,084 | 20.6 | 17.4 | 1,859 | 20.5 | 16.3 | +225 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 133 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 101 | 1.1 | 1.2 | +32 |
| Other Services | 519 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 356 | 3.9 | 5.3 | +163 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 657 | 6.5 | 4.0 | 515 | 5.7 | 4.1 | +142 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 10,141 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 9,082 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +1,059 |
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Grasslands Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (2,084 females or 20.6%)
- Retail Trade (1,243 females or 12.3%)
- Education and Training (839 females or 8.3%)
In combination, these three industries employed 4,166 females in total or 41.1% of the total employed female resident population.
In comparison, the Keilor Park & District employed 17.4% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 13.7% in Retail Trade; and 14.7% in Education and Training.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Grasslands Ward and the Keilor Park & District were:
- A larger percentage of females employed in manufacturing (7.9% compared to 2.7%)
- A larger percentage of females employed in health care and social assistance (20.6% compared to 17.4%)
- A larger percentage of females employed in accommodation and food services (7.9% compared to 5.2%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed in education and training (8.3% compared to 14.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Grasslands Ward increased by 1,059 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the female resident population between 2016 and 2021 in Grasslands Ward were for those employed in:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (+225 females)
- Other Services (+163 females)
- Education and Training (+107 females)
- Accommodation and Food Services (-98 females)
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