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City of Moonee ValleyCommunity profile

Essendon West

Industry sector of employment

More Essendon West male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

Essendon West'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.

Q:

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
Essendon West - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Moonee Valley %Number%City of Moonee Valley %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing0--0.30--0.30
Mining0--0.230.90.4-3
Manufacturing307.26.4329.37.8-2
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services133.11.441.21.3+9
Construction9121.714.65616.312.7+35
Wholesale trade174.13.4102.93.6+7
Retail Trade245.77.5247.08.10
Accommodation and Food Services266.25.7205.85.8+6
Transport, Postal and Warehousing204.87.0329.38.0-12
Information Media and Telecommunications122.92.392.62.7+3
Financial and Insurance Services317.46.0164.75.6+15
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services61.41.751.51.8+1
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services6014.311.5288.210.9+32
Administrative and Support Services92.12.961.73.2+3
Public Administration and Safety225.36.9175.06.3+5
Education and Training143.35.7205.85.8-6
Health Care and Social Assistance122.96.3195.55.2-7
Arts and Recreation Services112.62.6164.73.0-5
Other Services81.92.9154.43.0-7
Inadequately described or not stated133.14.5113.24.6+2
Total employed persons aged 15+419100.0100.0343100.0100.0+76
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 Essendon West in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (91 males or 21.7%)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (60 males or 14.3%)
  • Financial and Insurance Services (31 males or 7.4%)

In combination, these three industries employed 182 males in total or 43.4% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Moonee Valley employed 14.6% in Construction; 11.5% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; and 6.0% in Financial and Insurance Services.

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

  • A larger percentage of males employed in construction (21.7% compared to 14.6%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in professional, scientific and technical services (14.3% compared to 11.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in health care and social assistance (2.9% compared to 6.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in education and training (3.3% compared to 5.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Essendon West increased by 76 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Essendon West between 2016 and 2021.

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