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Essendon (N)

Industry sector of employment

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More Essendon (N) male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2016.

Essendon (N)'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

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Industry sector of employment
Essendon (N) - Employed males (Usual residence)20162011Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Moonee Valley %Number%City of Moonee Valley %2011 to 2016
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing0--0.30--0.20
Mining0--0.40--0.30
Manufacturing9111.57.86411.010.5+27
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services70.91.391.51.2-2
Construction11114.012.79015.412.5+21
Wholesale trade364.53.6335.75.0+3
Retail Trade556.98.1376.38.4+18
Accommodation and Food Services496.25.8366.25.7+13
Transport, Postal and Warehousing789.88.06711.58.0+11
Information Media and Telecommunications212.62.7203.42.6+1
Financial and Insurance Services526.65.6264.55.7+26
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services182.31.850.91.5+13
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services688.610.9518.710.7+17
Administrative and Support Services212.63.281.43.1+13
Public Administration and Safety536.76.3427.26.1+11
Education and Training334.25.8284.85.4+5
Health Care and Social Assistance243.05.2345.84.9-10
Arts and Recreation Services253.23.071.22.6+18
Other Services182.33.0172.93.1+1
Inadequately described or not stated334.24.6101.72.4+23

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).

Industry sector of employment, 2016
Industry sector of employment, 2016 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing, City of Moonee Valley: 0.3% Mining, City of Moonee Valley: 0.4% Manufacturing, City of Moonee Valley: 7.8% Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services, City of Moonee Valley: 1.3% Construction, City of Moonee Valley: 12.7% Wholesale trade, City of Moonee Valley: 3.6% Retail Trade, City of Moonee Valley: 8.1% Accommodation and Food Services, City of Moonee Valley: 5.8% Transport, Postal and Warehousing, City of Moonee Valley: 8.0% Information Media and Telecommunications, City of Moonee Valley: 2.7% Financial and Insurance Services, City of Moonee Valley: 5.6% Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services, City of Moonee Valley: 1.8% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, City of Moonee Valley: 10.9% Administrative and Support Services, City of Moonee Valley: 3.2% Public Administration and Safety, City of Moonee Valley: 6.3% Education and Training, City of Moonee Valley: 5.8% Health Care and Social Assistance, City of Moonee Valley: 5.2% Arts and Recreation Services, City of Moonee Valley: 3.0% Other Services, City of Moonee Valley: 3.0% Manufacturing, Essendon (N): 11.5% Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services, Essendon (N): 0.9% Construction, Essendon (N): 14.0% Wholesale trade, Essendon (N): 4.5% Retail Trade, Essendon (N): 6.9% Accommodation and Food Services, Essendon (N): 6.2% Transport, Postal and Warehousing, Essendon (N): 9.8% Information Media and Telecommunications, Essendon (N): 2.6% Financial and Insurance Services, Essendon (N): 6.6% Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services, Essendon (N): 2.3% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, Essendon (N): 8.6% Administrative and Support Services, Essendon (N): 2.6% Public Administration and Safety, Essendon (N): 6.7% Education and Training, Essendon (N): 4.2% Health Care and Social Assistance, Essendon (N): 3.0% Arts and Recreation Services, Essendon (N): 3.2% Other Services, Essendon (N): 2.3%
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2016 (Usual residence data)
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Change in industry sector of employment, 2011 to 2016
Change in industry sector of employment, 2011 to 2016 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing, Essendon (N): 0 Mining, Essendon (N): 0 Manufacturing, Essendon (N): +27 Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services, Essendon (N): -2 Construction, Essendon (N): +21 Wholesale trade, Essendon (N): +3 Retail Trade, Essendon (N): +18 Accommodation and Food Services, Essendon (N): +13 Transport, Postal and Warehousing, Essendon (N): +11 Information Media and Telecommunications, Essendon (N): +1 Financial and Insurance Services, Essendon (N): +26 Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services, Essendon (N): +13 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, Essendon (N): +17 Administrative and Support Services, Essendon (N): +13 Public Administration and Safety, Essendon (N): +11 Education and Training, Essendon (N): +5 Health Care and Social Assistance, Essendon (N): -10 Arts and Recreation Services, Essendon (N): +18 Other Services, Essendon (N): +1
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 and 2016 (Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Essendon (N) in 2016 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (111 males or 14.0%)
  • Manufacturing (91 males or 11.5%)
  • Transport, Postal and Warehousing (78 males or 9.8%)

In combination, these three industries employed 280 males in total or 35.3% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Moonee Valley employed 12.7% in Construction; 7.8% in Manufacturing; and 8.0% in Transport, Postal and Warehousing.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Essendon (N) and the City of Moonee Valley were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in manufacturing (11.5% compared to 7.8%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in transport, postal and warehousing (9.8% compared to 8.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in professional, scientific and technical services (8.6% compared to 10.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in health care and social assistance (3.0% compared to 5.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Essendon (N) increased by 209 between 2011 and 2016.

There were no major differences in Essendon (N) between 2011 and 2016.

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