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South-West Ward

Industry sector of employment

More South-West Ward male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

South-West Ward'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
South-West Ward - Employed males (Usual residence)20212011Change
Industry sectorNumber%Heathridge %Number%Heathridge %2011 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing280.40.5170.30.2+11
Mining6299.98.85127.86.6+117
Manufacturing2884.55.55328.111.8-244
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services811.31.7871.32.0-6
Construction1,04516.524.31,10616.823.6-61
Wholesale trade2293.63.32954.53.9-66
Retail Trade4226.66.35398.28.5-117
Accommodation and Food Services3014.74.42744.24.4+27
Transport, Postal and Warehousing2463.95.92473.84.6-1
Information Media and Telecommunications831.31.31151.71.1-32
Financial and Insurance Services2674.20.92874.40.2-20
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services1342.11.31902.90.9-56
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services76712.15.082112.55.2-54
Administrative and Support Services1422.23.81832.83.8-41
Public Administration and Safety4106.56.43956.07.5+15
Education and Training3395.34.13345.13.3+5
Health Care and Social Assistance3515.54.22493.84.5+102
Arts and Recreation Services1101.71.4731.11.5+37
Other Services1752.85.02153.34.5-40
Inadequately described or not stated2994.75.81111.71.9+188
Total employed persons aged 15+6,346100.0100.06,582100.0100.0-236
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 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 South-West Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (1,045 males or 16.5%)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (767 males or 12.1%)
  • Mining (629 males or 9.9%)

In combination, these three industries employed 2,441 males in total or 38.5% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Heathridge employed 24.3% in Construction; 5.0% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; and 8.8% in Mining.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of South-West Ward and Heathridge were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in professional, scientific and technical services (12.1% compared to 5.0%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in financial and insurance services (4.2% compared to 0.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in construction (16.5% compared to 24.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in other services (2.8% compared to 5.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in South-West Ward decreased by 236 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2011 and 2021 in South-West Ward were for those employed in:

  • Manufacturing (-244 males)
  • Mining (+117 males)
  • Retail Trade (-117 males)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+102 males)

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