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Sandhurst

Industry sector of employment

More Sandhurst male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

Sandhurst'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.

Q:

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
Sandhurst - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Frankston City %Number%Frankston City %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing0--0.6110.80.6-11
Mining90.60.390.60.30
Manufacturing17211.812.116911.913.7+3
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services211.41.8251.81.7-4
Construction23716.323.620914.720.4+28
Wholesale trade956.54.2936.54.8+2
Retail Trade14910.38.514910.59.50
Accommodation and Food Services614.24.5574.04.4+4
Transport, Postal and Warehousing735.05.3644.55.9+9
Information Media and Telecommunications292.01.4312.21.6-2
Financial and Insurance Services513.52.2684.82.2-17
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services181.21.2201.41.3-2
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services15010.35.615010.55.00
Administrative and Support Services402.83.2543.83.2-14
Public Administration and Safety654.55.0574.04.6+8
Education and Training563.94.2634.44.0-7
Health Care and Social Assistance594.14.8523.74.2+7
Arts and Recreation Services322.21.6231.61.7+9
Other Services563.94.1483.44.1+8
Inadequately described or not stated795.45.9725.16.7+7
Total employed persons aged 15+1,452100.0100.01,424100.0100.0+28
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 Sandhurst in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (237 males or 16.3%)
  • Manufacturing (172 males or 11.8%)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (150 males or 10.3%)

In combination, these three industries employed 559 males in total or 38.5% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Frankston City employed 23.6% in Construction; 12.1% in Manufacturing; and 5.6% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Sandhurst and Frankston City were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in professional, scientific and technical services (10.3% compared to 5.6%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in wholesale trade (6.5% compared to 4.2%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in retail trade (10.3% compared to 8.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in construction (16.3% compared to 23.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Sandhurst increased by 28 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Sandhurst between 2016 and 2021.

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