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Cranbourne South

Industry sector of employment

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More Cranbourne South residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

Cranbourne South'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
Cranbourne South - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Casey %Number%City of Casey %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing242.90.8354.10.9-11
Mining30.40.10--0.2+3
Manufacturing8310.110.9667.712.4+17
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services91.11.230.31.1+6
Construction19523.811.518221.210.5+13
Wholesale trade253.03.9354.14.7-10
Retail Trade668.010.28810.211.3-22
Accommodation and Food Services263.25.1323.75.3-6
Transport, Postal and Warehousing425.15.8556.45.6-13
Information Media and Telecommunications70.91.3111.31.5-4
Financial and Insurance Services111.33.280.93.2+3
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services91.11.2101.21.3-1
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services415.05.3445.14.9-3
Administrative and Support Services323.93.2333.83.5-1
Public Administration and Safety253.03.9273.13.8-2
Education and Training617.46.7505.86.2+11
Health Care and Social Assistance759.114.9627.212.2+13
Arts and Recreation Services141.71.2303.51.4-16
Other Services313.83.7424.94.1-11
Inadequately described or not stated415.05.9465.46.0-5
Total employed persons aged 15+820100.0100.0859100.0100.0-39
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 resident population in Cranbourne South in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (195 people or 23.8%)
  • Manufacturing (83 people or 10.1%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (75 people or 9.1%)

In combination, these three industries employed 353 people in total or 43.0% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Casey employed 11.5% in Construction; 10.9% in Manufacturing; and 14.9% in Health Care and Social Assistance.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Cranbourne South and the City of Casey were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in construction (23.8% compared to 11.5%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2.9% compared to 0.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (9.1% compared to 14.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in retail trade (8.0% compared to 10.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Cranbourne South decreased by 39 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Cranbourne South between 2016 and 2021.

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