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Wantirna

Industry sector of employment

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

Wantirna'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
Wantirna - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Knox %Number%City of Knox %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing150.40.490.30.4+6
Mining70.20.2110.30.2-4
Manufacturing3459.811.636910.712.9-24
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services561.61.4531.51.4+3
Construction46513.217.146713.516.3-2
Wholesale trade1755.05.31845.35.7-9
Retail Trade3469.89.537710.910.3-31
Accommodation and Food Services1965.64.61925.54.7+4
Transport, Postal and Warehousing1825.25.01825.35.30
Information Media and Telecommunications942.72.11063.12.4-12
Financial and Insurance Services1815.14.21574.53.5+24
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services501.41.2511.51.3-1
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services3018.68.83078.97.7-6
Administrative and Support Services1223.53.21253.63.3-3
Public Administration and Safety2025.74.61644.74.4+38
Education and Training1915.44.61634.74.3+28
Health Care and Social Assistance2336.65.31845.34.1+49
Arts and Recreation Services441.31.3531.51.6-9
Other Services1414.04.11343.94.3+7
Inadequately described or not stated1704.85.51755.15.9-5
Total employed persons aged 15+3,516100.0100.03,463100.0100.0+53
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 Wantirna in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (465 males or 13.2%)
  • Retail Trade (346 males or 9.8%)
  • Manufacturing (345 males or 9.8%)

In combination, these three industries employed 1,156 males in total or 32.9% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Knox employed 17.1% in Construction; 9.5% in Retail Trade; and 11.6% in Manufacturing.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Wantirna and the City of Knox were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in health care and social assistance (6.6% compared to 5.3%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in public administration and safety (5.7% compared to 4.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in construction (13.2% compared to 17.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in manufacturing (9.8% compared to 11.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Wantirna increased by 53 between 2016 and 2021.

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

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