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South-East Ward

Industry sector of employment

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

South-East 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-East Ward - Employed males (Usual residence)20212011Change
Industry sectorNumber%Edgewater %Number%Edgewater %2011 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing260.40.4170.2--+9
Mining5878.59.33815.06.7+206
Manufacturing3695.45.46748.910.5-305
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services1151.71.81201.61.6-5
Construction1,37320.019.51,37418.118.6-1
Wholesale trade2323.42.93805.04.4-148
Retail Trade4897.17.25897.87.6-100
Accommodation and Food Services3074.53.92663.53.5+41
Transport, Postal and Warehousing3284.84.03574.74.5-29
Information Media and Telecommunications921.31.11602.12.3-68
Financial and Insurance Services2113.12.42703.62.1-59
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services701.00.71121.50.9-42
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services6199.09.17259.69.2-106
Administrative and Support Services1852.72.72413.23.6-56
Public Administration and Safety4807.08.15897.87.4-109
Education and Training3705.46.34395.85.0-69
Health Care and Social Assistance3084.54.92713.64.3+37
Arts and Recreation Services1392.01.31211.61.5+18
Other Services2623.83.83394.54.5-77
Inadequately described or not stated3074.55.01542.01.7+153
Total employed persons aged 15+6,869100.0100.07,579100.0100.0-710
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-East Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (1,373 males or 20.0%)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (619 males or 9.0%)
  • Mining (587 males or 8.5%)

In combination, these three industries employed 2,579 males in total or 37.5% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Edgewater employed 19.5% in Construction; 9.1% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; and 9.3% in Mining.

The major difference between the jobs held by the male population of South-East Ward and Edgewater was:

  • A smaller percentage of males employed in public administration and safety (7.0% compared to 8.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in South-East Ward decreased by 710 between 2011 and 2021.

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

  • Manufacturing (-305 males)
  • Mining (+206 males)
  • Wholesale trade (-148 males)
  • Public Administration and Safety (-109 males)

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