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West Hoxton

Industry sector of employment

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

West Hoxton'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
West Hoxton - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Liverpool LGA %Number%Liverpool LGA %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing130.50.7150.60.8-2
Mining40.20.230.10.2+1
Manufacturing28512.010.631412.211.7-29
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services391.61.3331.31.1+6
Construction39316.613.547118.315.9-78
Wholesale trade1084.64.21515.94.3-43
Retail Trade25110.69.027310.68.4-22
Accommodation and Food Services1154.94.51355.24.8-20
Transport, Postal and Warehousing25510.811.62369.211.1+19
Information Media and Telecommunications421.81.6481.91.8-6
Financial and Insurance Services893.84.2953.73.6-6
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services301.31.3331.31.3-3
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services1345.75.81264.94.7+8
Administrative and Support Services662.82.9542.12.9+12
Public Administration and Safety1225.17.51224.77.00
Education and Training903.83.5803.13.1+10
Health Care and Social Assistance1084.65.81214.74.3-13
Arts and Recreation Services120.51.1271.01.1-15
Other Services944.03.9963.74.3-2
Inadequately described or not stated1205.16.61465.77.6-26
Total employed persons aged 15+2,370100.0100.02,579100.0100.0-209
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 West Hoxton in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (393 males or 16.6%)
  • Manufacturing (285 males or 12.0%)
  • Transport, Postal and Warehousing (255 males or 10.8%)

In combination, these three industries employed 933 males in total or 39.4% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Liverpool LGA employed 13.5% in Construction; 10.6% in Manufacturing; and 11.6% in Transport, Postal and Warehousing.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of West Hoxton and Liverpool LGA were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in construction (16.6% compared to 13.5%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in retail trade (10.6% compared to 9.0%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in manufacturing (12.0% compared to 10.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in public administration and safety (5.1% compared to 7.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in West Hoxton decreased by 209 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Construction (-78 males)

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