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East Brisbane Water District

Industry sector of employment

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More East Brisbane Water District male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

The East Brisbane Water District'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
East Brisbane Water District - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Holgate - Matcham - Erina Heights %Number%Holgate - Matcham - Erina Heights %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing370.62.0400.62.0-3
Mining480.70.9440.70.7+4
Manufacturing4426.64.74997.66.2-57
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services871.30.9901.41.5-3
Construction1,44521.617.51,36320.816.4+82
Wholesale trade1862.82.61963.03.4-10
Retail Trade5488.27.35678.68.7-19
Accommodation and Food Services4036.08.23755.75.4+28
Transport, Postal and Warehousing3174.73.13234.94.4-6
Information Media and Telecommunications1702.52.01872.82.3-17
Financial and Insurance Services2203.33.62153.33.1+5
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services1051.62.61101.70.7-5
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services5227.811.34607.010.6+62
Administrative and Support Services2133.22.22103.22.9+3
Public Administration and Safety4596.83.94907.52.9-31
Education and Training3635.46.23265.06.2+37
Health Care and Social Assistance4626.912.43825.811.3+80
Arts and Recreation Services1041.61.71292.01.6-25
Other Services2754.13.32513.83.6+24
Inadequately described or not stated2974.43.43054.66.1-8
Total employed persons aged 15+6,703100.0100.06,562100.0100.0+141
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in East Brisbane Water District in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (1,445 males or 21.6%)
  • Retail Trade (548 males or 8.2%)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (522 males or 7.8%)

In combination, these three industries employed 2,515 males in total or 37.5% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Holgate - Matcham - Erina Heights employed 17.5% in Construction; 7.3% in Retail Trade; and 11.3% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of the East Brisbane Water District and Holgate - Matcham - Erina Heights were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in construction (21.6% compared to 17.5%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in public administration and safety (6.8% compared to 3.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in health care and social assistance (6.9% compared to 12.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in professional, scientific and technical services (7.8% compared to 11.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in East Brisbane Water District increased by 141 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2016 and 2021 in the East Brisbane Water District were for those employed in:

  • Construction (+82 males)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+80 males)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+62 males)
  • Manufacturing (-57 males)

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