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Caroline Springs'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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Springs - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2016 | Change | ||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Melton East % | Number | % | Melton East % | 2016 to 2021 |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 22 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 15 | 0.3 | 0.1 | +7 |
| Mining | 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 17 | 0.3 | 0.1 | -12 |
| Manufacturing | 619 | 9.8 | 10.1 | 727 | 12.1 | 12.5 | -108 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 73 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 73 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0 |
| Construction | 1,065 | 16.9 | 17.9 | 858 | 14.3 | 16.1 | +207 |
| Wholesale trade | 237 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 250 | 4.2 | 4.4 | -13 |
| Retail Trade | 554 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 515 | 8.6 | 8.2 | +39 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 321 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 321 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 0 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 733 | 11.6 | 12.2 | 760 | 12.7 | 13.7 | -27 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 114 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 140 | 2.3 | 2.0 | -26 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 271 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 253 | 4.2 | 3.9 | +18 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 90 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 88 | 1.5 | 1.2 | +2 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 422 | 6.7 | 6.5 | 377 | 6.3 | 5.9 | +45 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 205 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 182 | 3.0 | 2.8 | +23 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 328 | 5.2 | 4.9 | 324 | 5.4 | 4.9 | +4 |
| Education and Training | 252 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 226 | 3.8 | 3.5 | +26 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 339 | 5.4 | 4.6 | 283 | 4.7 | 3.7 | +56 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 87 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 103 | 1.7 | 1.3 | -16 |
| Other Services | 240 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 189 | 3.2 | 4.0 | +51 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 328 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 299 | 5.0 | 5.3 | +29 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 6,305 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 6,000 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +305 |
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Caroline Springs in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Construction (1,065 males or 16.9%)
- Transport, Postal and Warehousing (733 males or 11.6%)
- Manufacturing (619 males or 9.8%)
In combination, these three industries employed 2,417 males in total or 38.3% of the total employed male resident population.
In comparison, Melton East employed 17.9% in Construction; 12.2% in Transport, Postal and Warehousing; and 10.1% in Manufacturing.
The major difference between the jobs held by the male population of Caroline Springs and Melton East was:
- A smaller percentage of males employed in construction (16.9% compared to 17.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Caroline Springs increased by 305 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2016 and 2021 in Caroline Springs were for those employed in:
- Construction (+207 males)
- Manufacturing (-108 males)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (+56 males)
- Other Services (+51 males)
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