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Mornington Peninsula ShireCommunity profile

Cerberus Ward

Industry sector of employment

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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.

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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
Cerberus Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
Industry sectorNumber%Mornington Peninsula Shire %Number%Mornington Peninsula Shire %2011 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing2092.31.61842.41.5+25
Mining350.40.3310.40.3+5
Manufacturing7478.36.696612.49.8-219
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services901.01.0580.70.9+32
Construction1,24413.814.392011.813.0+323
Wholesale trade2052.32.62543.33.9-50
Retail Trade90410.010.092711.912.3-23
Accommodation and Food Services4985.56.83654.76.5+133
Transport, Postal and Warehousing2422.72.42823.63.0-39
Information Media and Telecommunications330.40.9140.21.1+19
Financial and Insurance Services971.12.2831.12.1+15
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services861.01.9650.81.9+21
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services3123.56.82272.95.7+85
Administrative and Support Services2723.03.62963.83.5-25
Public Administration and Safety1,41915.75.81,29716.75.8+122
Education and Training6106.89.03664.78.2+245
Health Care and Social Assistance1,10812.313.879410.212.3+315
Arts and Recreation Services1922.12.21111.41.9+81
Other Services3704.13.73334.33.9+37
Inadequately described or not stated3553.94.32122.72.2+143
Total employed persons aged 15+9,037100.0100.07,792100.0100.0+1,245
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

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, Mornington Peninsula Shire employed 5.8% in Public Administration and Safety; 14.3% in Construction; and 13.8% in Health Care and Social Assistance.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Cerberus Ward and Mornington Peninsula Shire were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in public administration and safety (15.7% compared to 5.8%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed in manufacturing (8.3% compared to 6.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in professional, scientific and technical services (3.5% compared to 6.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in education and training (6.8% compared to 9.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Cerberus Ward increased by 1,245 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2011 and 2021 in Cerberus Ward were for those employed in:

  • Construction (+323 persons)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+315 persons)
  • Education and Training (+245 persons)
  • Manufacturing (-219 persons)

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