City of Moonee Valley
Industry sector of employment
More City of Moonee Valley residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2016.
The City of Moonee Valley'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.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Industry sector of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Moonee Valley - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Greater Melbourne % | Number | % | Greater Melbourne % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 158 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 86 | 0.2 | 0.5 | +72 | 14001 |
| Mining | 136 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 120 | 0.2 | 0.2 | +16 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 3,329 | 5.8 | 7.7 | 4,079 | 7.7 | 10.8 | -750 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 548 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 480 | 0.9 | 1.0 | +68 | 14004 |
| Construction | 4,352 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 3,971 | 7.5 | 8.2 | +381 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 1,676 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 2,199 | 4.1 | 5.0 | -523 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 5,497 | 9.5 | 10.1 | 5,306 | 10.0 | 10.6 | +191 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 3,422 | 5.9 | 6.5 | 3,070 | 5.8 | 5.9 | +352 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 3,413 | 5.9 | 5.0 | 3,192 | 6.0 | 4.8 | +221 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 1,319 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 1,215 | 2.3 | 2.3 | +104 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 3,204 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 3,049 | 5.7 | 4.8 | +155 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 1,044 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 879 | 1.7 | 1.5 | +165 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 5,904 | 10.2 | 9.0 | 5,346 | 10.1 | 8.9 | +558 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 1,945 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 1,783 | 3.4 | 3.5 | +162 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 3,750 | 6.5 | 5.0 | 3,446 | 6.5 | 5.1 | +304 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 5,932 | 10.3 | 8.6 | 5,165 | 9.7 | 7.9 | +767 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 6,524 | 11.3 | 12.0 | 5,623 | 10.6 | 11.1 | +901 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 1,542 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 1,306 | 2.5 | 1.8 | +236 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 1,781 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 1,644 | 3.1 | 3.6 | +137 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 2,281 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 1,178 | 2.2 | 2.5 | +1,103 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 57,757 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 53,137 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +4,620 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in City of Moonee Valley in 2016 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (6,524 people or 11.3%)
- Education and Training (5,932 people or 10.3%)
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (5,904 people or 10.2%)
In combination, these three industries employed 18,360 people in total or 31.8% of the total employed resident population.
In comparison, Greater Melbourne employed 12.0% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 8.6% in Education and Training; and 9.0% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of the City of Moonee Valley and Greater Melbourne were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed in education and training (10.3% compared to 8.6%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed in public administration and safety (6.5% compared to 5.0%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed in professional, scientific and technical services (10.2% compared to 9.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in manufacturing (5.8% compared to 7.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in City of Moonee Valley increased by 4,620 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2011 and 2016 in the City of Moonee Valley were for those employed in:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (+901 persons)
- Education and Training (+767 persons)
- Manufacturing (-750 persons)
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+558 persons)