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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idMore South Morang male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.
South Morang'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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Morang - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2016 | Change | ||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | City of Whittlesea % | Number | % | City of Whittlesea % | 2016 to 2021 |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 30 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 26 | 0.4 | 0.6 | +4 |
| Mining | 12 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 12 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 706 | 10.5 | 10.9 | 756 | 12.2 | 12.7 | -50 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 86 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 99 | 1.6 | 1.4 | -13 |
| Construction | 1,365 | 20.3 | 18.9 | 1,080 | 17.4 | 16.9 | +285 |
| Wholesale trade | 243 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 222 | 3.6 | 3.9 | +21 |
| Retail Trade | 623 | 9.3 | 8.4 | 626 | 10.1 | 9.2 | -3 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 294 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 298 | 4.8 | 5.3 | -4 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 598 | 8.9 | 10.2 | 596 | 9.6 | 10.4 | +2 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 118 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 134 | 2.2 | 1.9 | -16 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 233 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 202 | 3.3 | 2.9 | +31 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 81 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 71 | 1.1 | 1.2 | +10 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 436 | 6.5 | 5.8 | 365 | 5.9 | 4.9 | +71 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 199 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 205 | 3.3 | 3.4 | -6 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 386 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 377 | 6.1 | 5.2 | +9 |
| Education and Training | 238 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 202 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +36 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 411 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 306 | 4.9 | 4.5 | +105 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 76 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 66 | 1.1 | 1.1 | +10 |
| Other Services | 231 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 245 | 3.9 | 4.2 | -14 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 364 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 316 | 5.1 | 6.5 | +48 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 6,730 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 6,204 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +526 |
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in South Morang in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Construction (1,365 males or 20.3%)
- Manufacturing (706 males or 10.5%)
- Retail Trade (623 males or 9.3%)
In combination, these three industries employed 2,694 males in total or 40.0% of the total employed male resident population.
In comparison, the City of Whittlesea employed 18.9% in Construction; 10.9% in Manufacturing; and 8.4% in Retail Trade.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of South Morang and the City of Whittlesea were:
- A larger percentage of males employed in construction (20.3% compared to 18.9%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed in transport, postal and warehousing (8.9% compared to 10.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in South Morang increased by 526 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2016 and 2021 in South Morang were for those employed in:
- Construction (+285 males)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (+105 males)
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+71 males)
- Manufacturing (-50 males)
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