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District Council of Mount Barker

Industry sector of employment

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More District Council of Mount Barker male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

The District Council of Mount Barker '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
District Council of Mount Barker - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
Industry sectorNumber%Shire of Cardinia %Number%Shire of Cardinia %2006 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing4404.32.83925.75.1+48
Mining2932.90.51241.80.6+169
Manufacturing8508.312.892813.520.3-78
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services2002.01.61211.81.3+79
Construction1,71316.822.489413.019.2+819
Wholesale trade3263.24.33555.27.1-29
Retail Trade9769.68.274610.88.4+230
Accommodation and Food Services5115.03.92653.92.9+246
Transport, Postal and Warehousing4854.77.23905.77.7+95
Information Media and Telecommunications1421.41.41602.31.8-18
Financial and Insurance Services2502.42.01442.11.4+106
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services1381.41.11011.51.3+37
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services6366.25.03545.14.0+282
Administrative and Support Services3553.52.72203.22.6+135
Public Administration and Safety8278.14.35127.43.0+315
Education and Training5185.13.53164.63.4+202
Health Care and Social Assistance5555.44.13014.41.9+254
Arts and Recreation Services1381.41.3731.11.2+65
Other Services4894.84.53194.64.3+170
Inadequately described or not stated3763.76.41662.42.9+210
Total employed persons aged 15+10,218100.0100.06,881100.0100.0+3,337
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 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 male resident population in District Council of Mount Barker in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (1,713 males or 16.8%)
  • Retail Trade (976 males or 9.6%)
  • Manufacturing (850 males or 8.3%)

In combination, these three industries employed 3,539 males in total or 34.6% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, the Shire of Cardinia employed 22.4% in Construction; 8.2% in Retail Trade; and 12.8% in Manufacturing.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of the District Council of Mount Barker and the Shire of Cardinia were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in public administration and safety (8.1% compared to 4.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in construction (16.8% compared to 22.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in manufacturing (8.3% compared to 12.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in transport, postal and warehousing (4.7% compared to 7.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in District Council of Mount Barker increased by 3,337 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2006 and 2021 in the District Council of Mount Barker were for those employed in:

  • Construction (+819 males)
  • Public Administration and Safety (+315 males)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+282 males)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+254 males)

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