Essendon
Industry sector of employment
More Essendon male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2016.
Essendon'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Keilor East % | Number | % | Keilor East % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 19 | 0.3 | -- | 10 | 0.2 | 0.1 | +9 | 14001 |
| Mining | 11 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 4 | 0.1 | -- | +7 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 386 | 7.0 | 10.5 | 460 | 8.9 | 12.1 | -74 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 54 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 60 | 1.2 | 0.7 | -6 | 14004 |
| Construction | 688 | 12.5 | 15.9 | 599 | 11.5 | 16.2 | +89 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 169 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 225 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -56 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 444 | 8.0 | 9.1 | 459 | 8.8 | 9.7 | -15 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 394 | 7.1 | 3.8 | 313 | 6.0 | 4.2 | +81 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 410 | 7.4 | 11.1 | 386 | 7.4 | 9.8 | +24 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 175 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 165 | 3.2 | 2.9 | +10 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 338 | 6.1 | 5.0 | 370 | 7.1 | 5.2 | -32 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 111 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 103 | 2.0 | 1.1 | +8 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 655 | 11.9 | 8.3 | 617 | 11.9 | 6.9 | +38 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 166 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 178 | 3.4 | 4.0 | -12 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 352 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 289 | 5.6 | 4.8 | +63 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 305 | 5.5 | 4.7 | 271 | 5.2 | 4.8 | +34 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 300 | 5.4 | 4.7 | 270 | 5.2 | 3.3 | +30 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 167 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 175 | 3.4 | 1.7 | -8 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 154 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 141 | 2.7 | 3.6 | +13 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 222 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 94 | 1.8 | 2.6 | +128 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 5,520 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,189 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +331 | |
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 male resident population in Essendon in 2016 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Construction (688 males or 12.5%)
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (655 males or 11.9%)
- Retail Trade (444 males or 8.0%)
In combination, these three industries employed 1,787 males in total or 32.4% of the total employed male resident population.
In comparison, Keilor East employed 15.9% in Construction; 8.3% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; and 9.1% in Retail Trade.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Essendon and Keilor East were:
- A larger percentage of males employed in professional, scientific and technical services (11.9% compared to 8.3%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed in transport, postal and warehousing (7.4% compared to 11.1%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed in manufacturing (7.0% compared to 10.5%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed in construction (12.5% compared to 15.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Essendon increased by 331 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2011 and 2016 in Essendon were for those employed in:
- Construction (+89 males)
- Accommodation and Food Services (+81 males)
- Manufacturing (-74 males)
- Public Administration and Safety (+63 males)