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Oakleigh South

Industry sector of employment

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

Oakleigh South'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
Oakleigh South - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Monash %Number%City of Monash %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing80.50.30--0.3+8
Mining0--0.20--0.20
Manufacturing1087.08.11279.99.0-19
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services211.41.260.51.2+15
Construction20213.110.416612.99.2+36
Wholesale trade553.64.2554.34.90
Retail Trade1399.09.41279.99.7+12
Accommodation and Food Services946.16.7826.46.9+12
Transport, Postal and Warehousing1207.85.71007.85.1+20
Information Media and Telecommunications432.82.5473.73.1-4
Financial and Insurance Services905.85.9725.65.3+18
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services171.11.660.51.8+11
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services17711.512.81158.912.4+62
Administrative and Support Services614.03.7473.73.9+14
Public Administration and Safety603.94.1493.83.9+11
Education and Training956.26.3665.16.5+29
Health Care and Social Assistance1026.66.9735.75.8+29
Arts and Recreation Services271.71.4423.31.8-15
Other Services463.03.3463.63.30
Inadequately described or not stated785.15.4594.65.7+19
Total employed persons aged 15+1,543100.0100.01,285100.0100.0+258
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 Oakleigh South in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (202 males or 13.1%)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (177 males or 11.5%)
  • Retail Trade (139 males or 9.0%)

In combination, these three industries employed 518 males in total or 33.6% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Monash employed 10.4% in Construction; 12.8% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; and 9.4% in Retail Trade.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Oakleigh South and the City of Monash were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in construction (13.1% compared to 10.4%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in transport, postal and warehousing (7.8% compared to 5.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in professional, scientific and technical services (11.5% compared to 12.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in manufacturing (7.0% compared to 8.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Oakleigh South increased by 258 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+62 males)

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