Cranbourne West
Industry sector of employment
More Cranbourne West residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2016.
Cranbourne West'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.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Industry sector of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbourne West - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Fountain Gate Core Catchment % | Number | % | Fountain Gate Core Catchment % | 2006 to 2016 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 70 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 30 | 0.9 | 0.4 | +40 | 14001 |
| Mining | 16 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 10 | 0.3 | 0.1 | +6 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 1,025 | 14.1 | 12.4 | 762 | 23.1 | 20.5 | +263 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 79 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 42 | 1.3 | 1.0 | +37 | 14004 |
| Construction | 666 | 9.2 | 10.3 | 302 | 9.1 | 9.1 | +364 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 351 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 226 | 6.8 | 7.0 | +125 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 826 | 11.4 | 11.2 | 414 | 12.5 | 12.9 | +412 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 372 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 131 | 4.0 | 4.4 | +241 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 497 | 6.8 | 5.4 | 283 | 8.6 | 5.4 | +214 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 95 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 31 | 0.9 | 1.7 | +64 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 207 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 81 | 2.5 | 3.5 | +126 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 73 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 68 | 2.1 | 1.1 | +5 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 279 | 3.8 | 5.1 | 99 | 3.0 | 4.5 | +180 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 240 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 96 | 2.9 | 3.3 | +144 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 265 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 125 | 3.8 | 3.7 | +140 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 311 | 4.3 | 6.6 | 72 | 2.2 | 5.1 | +239 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,032 | 14.2 | 11.9 | 287 | 8.7 | 8.3 | +745 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 84 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 24 | 0.7 | 1.0 | +60 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 297 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 99 | 3.0 | 3.9 | +198 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 472 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 123 | 3.7 | 3.1 | +349 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 7,257 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,305 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +3,952 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Cranbourne West in 2016 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (1,032 people or 14.2%)
- Manufacturing (1,025 people or 14.1%)
- Retail Trade (826 people or 11.4%)
In combination, these three industries employed 2,883 people in total or 39.7% of the total employed resident population.
In comparison, Fountain Gate Core Catchment employed 11.9% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 12.4% in Manufacturing; and 11.2% in Retail Trade.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Cranbourne West and Fountain Gate Core Catchment were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (14.2% compared to 11.9%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed in manufacturing (14.1% compared to 12.4%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed in transport, postal and warehousing (6.8% compared to 5.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in education and training (4.3% compared to 6.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Cranbourne West increased by 3,952 between 2006 and 2016.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2006 and 2016 in Cranbourne West were for those employed in:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (+745 persons)
- Retail Trade (+412 persons)
- Construction (+364 persons)
- Manufacturing (+263 persons)