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Reservoir (Oakhill)

Industry sector of employment

More Reservoir (Oakhill) male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

Reservoir (Oakhill)'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.

Q:

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
Reservoir (Oakhill) - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Darebin %Number%City of Darebin %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing170.50.540.20.5+12
Mining0--0.20--0.20
Manufacturing2608.37.028410.37.7-24
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services351.11.2110.41.2+23
Construction45114.412.334112.411.0+109
Wholesale trade963.12.81023.73.1-6
Retail Trade2989.57.82699.88.4+29
Accommodation and Food Services2096.76.427410.08.0-65
Transport, Postal and Warehousing2337.45.62127.85.7+20
Information Media and Telecommunications481.52.8481.83.20
Financial and Insurance Services1113.54.7672.44.4+44
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services321.01.3190.71.4+13
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services2477.912.21786.510.4+68
Administrative and Support Services1284.13.21334.83.6-5
Public Administration and Safety1916.16.81465.35.9+44
Education and Training1956.27.31786.57.4+17
Health Care and Social Assistance2186.97.51314.86.4+86
Arts and Recreation Services632.02.6702.62.8-8
Other Services1163.73.1933.43.4+23
Inadequately described or not stated1946.24.91796.55.4+15
Total employed persons aged 15+3,142100.0100.02,746100.0100.0+395
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Reservoir (Oakhill) in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (451 males or 14.4%)
  • Retail Trade (298 males or 9.5%)
  • Manufacturing (260 males or 8.3%)

In combination, these three industries employed 1,009 males in total or 32.1% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Darebin employed 12.3% in Construction; 7.8% in Retail Trade; and 7.0% in Manufacturing.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Reservoir (Oakhill) and the City of Darebin were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in construction (14.4% compared to 12.3%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in transport, postal and warehousing (7.4% compared to 5.6%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in retail trade (9.5% compared to 7.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in professional, scientific and technical services (7.9% compared to 12.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Reservoir (Oakhill) increased by 396 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2016 and 2021 in Reservoir (Oakhill) were for those employed in:

  • Construction (+109 males)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+86 males)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+68 males)
  • Accommodation and Food Services (-65 males)

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