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Fitzroy'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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzroy - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2016 | Change | ||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | City of Yarra % | Number | % | City of Yarra % | 2016 to 2021 |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0 | -- | 0.2 | +7 |
| Mining | 3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0 | -- | 0.2 | +3 |
| Manufacturing | 58 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 57 | 2.1 | 2.8 | +1 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 19 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 15 | 0.6 | 0.6 | +4 |
| Construction | 31 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 9 | 0.3 | 1.3 | +22 |
| Wholesale trade | 43 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 52 | 1.9 | 2.0 | -9 |
| Retail Trade | 272 | 8.8 | 8.5 | 258 | 9.6 | 9.1 | +14 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 224 | 7.3 | 6.3 | 219 | 8.2 | 7.8 | +5 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 36 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 36 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 89 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 118 | 4.4 | 3.7 | -29 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 119 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 112 | 4.2 | 5.0 | +7 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 36 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 19 | 0.7 | 1.6 | +17 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 587 | 19.0 | 17.3 | 468 | 17.4 | 15.5 | +119 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 80 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 95 | 3.5 | 3.4 | -15 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 241 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 169 | 6.3 | 6.5 | +72 |
| Education and Training | 343 | 11.1 | 11.5 | 327 | 12.2 | 12.5 | +16 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 564 | 18.3 | 18.8 | 426 | 15.9 | 16.9 | +138 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 105 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 118 | 4.4 | 3.2 | -13 |
| Other Services | 98 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 90 | 3.4 | 3.1 | +8 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 132 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 98 | 3.6 | 3.3 | +34 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 3,087 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,686 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +401 |
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Fitzroy in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (587 females or 19.0%)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (564 females or 18.3%)
- Education and Training (343 females or 11.1%)
In combination, these three industries employed 1,494 females in total or 48.4% of the total employed female resident population.
In comparison, the City of Yarra employed 17.3% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; 18.8% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 11.5% in Education and Training.
The major difference between the jobs held by the female population of Fitzroy and the City of Yarra was:
- A larger percentage of females employed in professional, scientific and technical services (19.0% compared to 17.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Fitzroy increased by 401 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the female resident population between 2016 and 2021 in Fitzroy were for those employed in:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (+138 females)
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+119 females)
- Public Administration and Safety (+72 females)
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