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Knoxfield

Industry sector of employment

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

Knoxfield'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
Knoxfield - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Knox %Number%City of Knox %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing50.30.4120.60.4-7
Mining0--0.250.30.2-5
Manufacturing21311.011.626614.112.9-53
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services281.41.4241.31.4+4
Construction31716.417.129415.616.3+23
Wholesale trade1135.85.31166.15.7-3
Retail Trade1749.09.51879.910.3-13
Accommodation and Food Services874.54.6945.04.7-7
Transport, Postal and Warehousing884.65.0814.35.3+7
Information Media and Telecommunications392.02.1472.52.4-8
Financial and Insurance Services924.84.2693.73.5+23
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services231.21.2211.11.3+2
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services19610.18.81578.37.7+39
Administrative and Support Services613.23.2563.03.3+5
Public Administration and Safety934.84.6794.24.4+14
Education and Training995.14.6965.14.3+3
Health Care and Social Assistance894.65.3663.54.1+23
Arts and Recreation Services170.91.3321.71.6-15
Other Services874.54.1824.34.3+5
Inadequately described or not stated1135.85.51045.55.9+9
Total employed persons aged 15+1,934100.0100.01,888100.0100.0+46
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

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

  • Construction (317 males or 16.4%)
  • Manufacturing (213 males or 11.0%)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (196 males or 10.1%)

In combination, these three industries employed 726 males in total or 37.5% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Knox employed 17.1% in Construction; 11.6% in Manufacturing; and 8.8% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.

The major difference between the jobs held by the male population of Knoxfield and the City of Knox was:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in professional, scientific and technical services (10.1% compared to 8.8%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Knoxfield increased by 46 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2016 and 2021 in Knoxfield was for those employed in:

  • Manufacturing (-53 males)

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