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Burwood

Industry sector of employment

More Burwood residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2021.

Burwood'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
Burwood - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
Industry sectorNumber%Victoria %Number%Victoria %2006 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing120.22.1140.32.8-2
Mining80.10.370.20.3+1
Manufacturing2624.47.03718.812.6-109
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services310.51.1190.50.9+12
Construction3525.99.42355.67.5+117
Wholesale trade1742.92.82064.94.9-32
Retail Trade69511.79.452112.411.6+174
Accommodation and Food Services5379.16.23057.35.8+232
Transport, Postal and Warehousing2303.94.71403.34.6+90
Information Media and Telecommunications1111.91.6982.32.2+13
Financial and Insurance Services2985.04.12245.34.1+74
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services1081.81.5521.21.4+56
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services5759.78.442510.17.1+150
Administrative and Support Services2233.83.11653.93.3+58
Public Administration and Safety2394.05.61974.75.1+42
Education and Training63610.78.843510.37.7+201
Health Care and Social Assistance84914.314.144810.710.4+401
Arts and Recreation Services1011.71.7791.91.6+22
Other Services1913.23.51684.03.6+23
Inadequately described or not stated2924.94.6962.32.6+196
Total employed persons aged 15+5,924100.0100.04,205100.0100.0+1,719
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Burwood in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (849 people or 14.3%)
  • Retail Trade (695 people or 11.7%)
  • Education and Training (636 people or 10.7%)

In combination, these three industries employed 2,180 people in total or 36.8% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, Victoria employed 14.1% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 9.4% in Retail Trade; and 8.8% in Education and Training.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Burwood and Victoria were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in accommodation and food services (9.1% compared to 6.2%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed in retail trade (11.7% compared to 9.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in construction (5.9% compared to 9.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in manufacturing (4.4% compared to 7.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Burwood increased by 1,719 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2006 and 2021 in Burwood were for those employed in:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+401 persons)
  • Accommodation and Food Services (+232 persons)
  • Education and Training (+201 persons)
  • Retail Trade (+174 persons)

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