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Hobsons Bay City'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?'
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| Hobsons Bay City - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | ||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Williamstown North - The Rifle Range % | Number | % | Williamstown North - The Rifle Range % | 2006 to 2021 |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 75 | 0.3 | -- | 18 | 0.1 | -- | +57 |
| Mining | 23 | 0.1 | -- | 14 | 0.1 | 1.2 | +9 |
| Manufacturing | 856 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 1,259 | 7.5 | 6.4 | -403 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 206 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 57 | 0.3 | -- | +149 |
| Construction | 705 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 327 | 2.0 | 1.4 | +378 |
| Wholesale trade | 496 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 682 | 4.1 | 3.7 | -186 |
| Retail Trade | 2,068 | 9.4 | 8.0 | 2,034 | 12.2 | 10.2 | +34 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 1,224 | 5.6 | 6.9 | 1,101 | 6.6 | 7.3 | +123 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 756 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 709 | 4.2 | 3.5 | +47 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 392 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 445 | 2.7 | 1.3 | -53 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 1,212 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 959 | 5.7 | 5.1 | +253 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 404 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 247 | 1.5 | 2.0 | +157 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 2,035 | 9.3 | 9.6 | 1,288 | 7.7 | 8.5 | +747 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 726 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 746 | 4.5 | 3.7 | -20 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 1,720 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 1,137 | 6.8 | 7.2 | +583 |
| Education and Training | 3,122 | 14.3 | 17.2 | 1,840 | 11.0 | 14.5 | +1,282 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 3,998 | 18.3 | 17.4 | 2,556 | 15.3 | 16.9 | +1,442 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 466 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 363 | 2.2 | 1.9 | +103 |
| Other Services | 725 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 542 | 3.2 | 3.1 | +183 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 696 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 404 | 2.4 | 2.1 | +292 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 21,905 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 16,728 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +5,177 |
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Hobsons Bay City in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (3,998 females or 18.3%)
- Education and Training (3,122 females or 14.3%)
- Retail Trade (2,068 females or 9.4%)
In combination, these three industries employed 9,188 females in total or 41.9% of the total employed female resident population.
In comparison, Williamstown North - The Rifle Range employed 17.4% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 17.2% in Education and Training; and 8.0% in Retail Trade.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Hobsons Bay City and Williamstown North - The Rifle Range were:
- A larger percentage of females employed in retail trade (9.4% compared to 8.0%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed in education and training (14.3% compared to 17.2%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed in accommodation and food services (5.6% compared to 6.9%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed in arts and recreation services (2.1% compared to 3.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Hobsons Bay City increased by 5,177 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the female resident population between 2006 and 2021 in Hobsons Bay City were for those employed in:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (+1,442 females)
- Education and Training (+1,282 females)
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+747 females)
- Public Administration and Safety (+583 females)
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