Cranbourne West
Industry sector of employment
More Cranbourne West residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2021.
Cranbourne 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.
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 West - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Berwick (South) % | Number | % | Berwick (South) % | 2011 to 2021 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 86 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 29 | 0.7 | 0.3 | +57 | 14001 |
| Mining | 14 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0 | -- | 0.2 | +14 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 1,286 | 12.3 | 8.6 | 867 | 21.8 | 13.6 | +419 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 139 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 72 | 1.8 | 1.7 | +67 | 14004 |
| Construction | 1,117 | 10.7 | 10.0 | 349 | 8.8 | 10.9 | +768 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 414 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 270 | 6.8 | 6.4 | +144 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 1,058 | 10.1 | 10.5 | 436 | 11.0 | 11.6 | +622 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 464 | 4.4 | 5.6 | 182 | 4.6 | 4.2 | +282 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 718 | 6.9 | 4.2 | 236 | 5.9 | 4.2 | +482 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 110 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 47 | 1.2 | 1.8 | +63 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 252 | 2.4 | 4.2 | 107 | 2.7 | 4.4 | +145 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 124 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 46 | 1.2 | 1.5 | +78 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 435 | 4.2 | 7.3 | 122 | 3.1 | 5.8 | +313 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 371 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 148 | 3.7 | 3.3 | +223 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 374 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 125 | 3.1 | 4.6 | +249 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 582 | 5.6 | 8.5 | 108 | 2.7 | 7.2 | +474 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,773 | 16.9 | 15.5 | 428 | 10.8 | 10.7 | +1,345 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 122 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 41 | 1.0 | 1.2 | +81 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 385 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 142 | 3.6 | 4.1 | +243 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 645 | 6.2 | 4.8 | 221 | 5.6 | 2.4 | +424 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 10,469 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,976 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +6,493 | |
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 resident population in Cranbourne West in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (1,773 people or 16.9%)
- Manufacturing (1,286 people or 12.3%)
- Construction (1,117 people or 10.7%)
In combination, these three industries employed 4,176 people in total or 39.9% of the total employed resident population.
In comparison, Berwick (South) employed 15.5% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 8.6% in Manufacturing; and 10.0% in Construction.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Cranbourne West and Berwick (South) were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed in manufacturing (12.3% compared to 8.6%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed in transport, postal and warehousing (6.9% compared to 4.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in professional, scientific and technical services (4.2% compared to 7.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in education and training (5.6% compared to 8.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Cranbourne West increased by 6,493 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2011 and 2021 in Cranbourne West were for those employed in:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (+1,345 persons)
- Construction (+768 persons)
- Retail Trade (+622 persons)
- Transport, Postal and Warehousing (+482 persons)