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South Morang

Industry sector of employment

More South Morang residents worked in health care and social assistance 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 persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Whittlesea %Number%City of Whittlesea %2011 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing430.40.5240.30.5+19
Mining160.10.240.00.1+12
Manufacturing9147.88.21,21313.014.2-299
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services1221.01.01932.11.1-71
Construction1,40011.911.41,03011.010.5+369
Wholesale trade3583.02.74635.04.6-105
Retail Trade1,34811.410.31,20412.912.2+143
Accommodation and Food Services6335.45.64234.55.2+210
Transport, Postal and Warehousing6855.86.76196.66.8+66
Information Media and Telecommunications1621.41.31561.71.6+6
Financial and Insurance Services4333.73.63383.63.8+95
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services1441.21.21091.21.2+35
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services7176.15.54284.64.7+289
Administrative and Support Services3673.13.42913.13.4+76
Public Administration and Safety6665.75.65335.75.1+133
Education and Training8917.67.74915.35.9+400
Health Care and Social Assistance1,81715.415.31,16412.511.2+653
Arts and Recreation Services1521.31.1971.01.2+55
Other Services3723.23.83543.83.8+18
Inadequately described or not stated5364.65.11982.12.8+338
Total employed persons aged 15+11,776100.0100.09,334100.0100.0+2,442
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 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 South Morang in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (1,817 people or 15.4%)
  • Construction (1,400 people or 11.9%)
  • Retail Trade (1,348 people or 11.4%)

In combination, these three industries employed 4,565 people in total or 38.8% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Whittlesea employed 15.3% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 11.4% in Construction; and 10.3% in Retail Trade.

The major difference between the jobs held by the population of South Morang and the City of Whittlesea was:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in retail trade (11.4% compared to 10.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in South Morang increased by 2,442 between 2011 and 2021.

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

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+653 persons)
  • Education and Training (+400 persons)
  • Construction (+369 persons)
  • Manufacturing (-299 persons)

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