Devon Meadows
Industry sector of employment
More Devon Meadows residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2016.
Devon Meadows'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 | ||||||||
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| Devon Meadows - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | City of Wyndham % | Number | % | City of Wyndham % | 2006 to 2016 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 61 | 8.3 | 0.7 | 70 | 8.9 | 0.9 | -9 | 14001 |
| Mining | 0 | -- | 0.2 | 0 | -- | 0.2 | 0 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 69 | 9.3 | 8.0 | 131 | 16.7 | 14.3 | -62 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 9 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | +5 | 14004 |
| Construction | 138 | 18.7 | 7.4 | 95 | 12.2 | 8.0 | +43 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 50 | 6.4 | 5.5 | -19 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 67 | 9.2 | 10.2 | 66 | 8.4 | 11.6 | +2 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 20 | 2.7 | 6.0 | 32 | 4.1 | 5.2 | -13 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 33 | 4.5 | 10.1 | 54 | 6.9 | 8.8 | -21 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 13 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 8 | 1.1 | 2.0 | +5 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 9 | 1.2 | 4.9 | 18 | 2.4 | 4.3 | -10 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 4 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 6 | 0.8 | 1.3 | -2 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 27 | 3.7 | 6.8 | 30 | 3.9 | 5.2 | -3 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 31 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 11 | 1.5 | 3.8 | +20 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 33 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 24 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +8 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 37 | 5.1 | 6.5 | 37 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 0 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 55 | 7.5 | 11.0 | 60 | 7.7 | 8.1 | -5 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 19 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 32 | 4.1 | 1.7 | -13 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 53 | 7.2 | 3.2 | 35 | 4.5 | 3.5 | +18 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 26 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 15 | 2.0 | 2.7 | +11 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 741 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 787 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -46 | |
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).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Devon Meadows in 2016 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Construction (138 people or 18.7%)
- Manufacturing (69 people or 9.3%)
- Retail Trade (67 people or 9.2%)
In combination, these three industries employed 274 people in total or 37.2% of the total employed resident population.
In comparison, City of Wyndham employed 7.4% in Construction; 8.0% in Manufacturing; and 10.2% in Retail Trade.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Devon Meadows and City of Wyndham were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed in construction (18.7% compared to 7.4%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (8.3% compared to 0.7%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed in other services (7.2% compared to 3.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in transport, postal and warehousing (4.5% compared to 10.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Devon Meadows decreased by 46 between 2006 and 2016.
The largest change in the jobs held by the resident population between 2006 and 2016 in Devon Meadows was for those employed in:
- Manufacturing (-62 persons)