Cranbourne
Industry sector of employment
More Cranbourne male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.
Cranbourne'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbourne - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | City of Greater Dandenong % | Number | % | City of Greater Dandenong % | 2011 to 2021 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 64 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 71 | 1.5 | 1.0 | -7 | 14001 |
| Mining | 10 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0 | -- | 0.1 | +10 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 851 | 16.4 | 17.5 | 1,219 | 25.8 | 27.4 | -368 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 86 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 87 | 1.8 | 1.0 | -1 | 14004 |
| Construction | 949 | 18.3 | 13.3 | 751 | 15.9 | 9.9 | +198 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 246 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 336 | 7.1 | 6.5 | -90 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 423 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 460 | 9.7 | 9.0 | -37 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 236 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 165 | 3.5 | 5.5 | +71 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 490 | 9.4 | 8.5 | 403 | 8.5 | 8.0 | +87 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 40 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 44 | 0.9 | 1.8 | -4 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 87 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 79 | 1.7 | 2.7 | +8 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 56 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 38 | 0.8 | 0.8 | +18 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 195 | 3.8 | 5.5 | 85 | 1.8 | 4.2 | +110 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 156 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 125 | 2.6 | 3.5 | +31 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 163 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 154 | 3.3 | 3.0 | +9 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 111 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 89 | 1.9 | 2.5 | +22 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 270 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 92 | 1.9 | 3.4 | +178 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 63 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 55 | 1.2 | 0.9 | +8 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 233 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 258 | 5.5 | 4.0 | -25 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 469 | 9.0 | 9.7 | 218 | 4.6 | 4.7 | +251 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 5,198 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 4,729 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +469 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2021. 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 male resident population in Cranbourne in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Construction (949 males or 18.3%)
- Manufacturing (851 males or 16.4%)
- Transport, Postal and Warehousing (490 males or 9.4%)
In combination, these three industries employed 2,290 males in total or 44.1% of the total employed male resident population.
In comparison, the City of Greater Dandenong employed 13.3% in Construction; 17.5% in Manufacturing; and 8.5% in Transport, Postal and Warehousing.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Cranbourne and the City of Greater Dandenong were:
- A larger percentage of males employed in construction (18.3% compared to 13.3%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed in professional, scientific and technical services (3.8% compared to 5.5%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed in accommodation and food services (4.5% compared to 5.7%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed in manufacturing (16.4% compared to 17.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Cranbourne increased by 469 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2011 and 2021 in Cranbourne were for those employed in:
- Manufacturing (-368 males)
- Construction (+198 males)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (+178 males)
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+110 males)