Cerberus Ward
Industry sector of employment
More Cerberus Ward residents worked in public administration and safety than any other industry in 2021.
Cerberus Ward'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 | ||||||||
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| Cerberus Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Red Hill - Red Hill South - Merricks North - Main Ridge - Arthurs Seat % | Number | % | Red Hill - Red Hill South - Merricks North - Main Ridge - Arthurs Seat % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 209 | 2.3 | 6.4 | 254 | 3.5 | 11.2 | -45 | 14001 |
| Mining | 35 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 30 | 0.4 | 0.2 | +6 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 747 | 8.3 | 6.3 | 1,085 | 14.8 | 10.9 | -338 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 90 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 39 | 0.5 | 0.6 | +51 | 14004 |
| Construction | 1,244 | 13.8 | 11.1 | 689 | 9.4 | 10.3 | +554 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 205 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 282 | 3.9 | 2.5 | -77 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 904 | 10.0 | 7.5 | 755 | 10.3 | 8.2 | +149 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 498 | 5.5 | 8.2 | 380 | 5.2 | 6.3 | +118 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 242 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 250 | 3.4 | 2.7 | -7 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 33 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 47 | 0.6 | 0.8 | -14 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 97 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 73 | 1.0 | 2.0 | +24 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 86 | 1.0 | 3.1 | 82 | 1.1 | 2.1 | +4 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 312 | 3.5 | 11.0 | 243 | 3.3 | 7.9 | +69 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 272 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 249 | 3.4 | 3.1 | +22 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 1,419 | 15.7 | 3.3 | 1,251 | 17.1 | 3.7 | +168 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 610 | 6.8 | 9.1 | 349 | 4.8 | 8.8 | +261 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,108 | 12.3 | 11.8 | 673 | 9.2 | 11.0 | +436 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 192 | 2.1 | 3.6 | 111 | 1.5 | 1.6 | +81 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 370 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 292 | 4.0 | 2.0 | +78 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 355 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 178 | 2.4 | 4.0 | +177 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 9,037 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 7,322 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +1,715 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2021. 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 Cerberus Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Public Administration and Safety (1,419 people or 15.7%)
- Construction (1,244 people or 13.8%)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (1,108 people or 12.3%)
In combination, these three industries employed 3,771 people in total or 41.7% of the total employed resident population.
In comparison, Red Hill - Red Hill South - Merricks North - Main Ridge - Arthurs Seat employed 3.3% in Public Administration and Safety; 11.1% in Construction; and 11.8% in Health Care and Social Assistance.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Cerberus Ward and Red Hill - Red Hill South - Merricks North - Main Ridge - Arthurs Seat were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed in public administration and safety (15.7% compared to 3.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in professional, scientific and technical services (3.5% compared to 11.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2.3% compared to 6.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in accommodation and food services (5.5% compared to 8.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Cerberus Ward increased by 1,715 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2006 and 2021 in Cerberus Ward were for those employed in:
- Construction (+554 persons)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (+436 persons)
- Manufacturing (-338 persons)
- Education and Training (+261 persons)