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East Gippsland ShireCommunity profile

Cann River

Industry sector of employment

More Cann River residents worked in agriculture, forestry and fishing than any other industry in 2021.

Cann River'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
Cann River - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%East Gippsland Shire %Number%East Gippsland Shire %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing2521.98.42221.48.8+3
Mining0--0.60--0.80
Manufacturing97.97.099.47.6-1
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services0--1.20--1.30
Construction87.010.044.38.7+4
Wholesale trade0--2.20--2.10
Retail Trade0--9.700.111.10
Accommodation and Food Services97.98.01817.78.7-9
Transport, Postal and Warehousing54.43.454.83.60
Information Media and Telecommunications0--0.50--0.70
Financial and Insurance Services0--1.00--1.10
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services0--1.10--1.10
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services0--3.500.23.40
Administrative and Support Services32.62.933.52.8-1
Public Administration and Safety1412.35.91111.25.3+2
Education and Training108.89.077.58.8+2
Health Care and Social Assistance1714.916.31111.514.6+5
Arts and Recreation Services32.61.222.11.3+1
Other Services0--3.900.13.80
Inadequately described or not stated119.64.266.34.4+5
Total employed persons aged 15+114100.0100.0103100.0100.0+10
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Cann River in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (25 people or 21.9%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (17 people or 14.9%)
  • Public Administration and Safety (14 people or 12.3%)

In combination, these three industries employed 56 people in total or 49.1% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, East Gippsland Shire employed 8.4% in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing; 16.3% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 5.9% in Public Administration and Safety.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Cann River and East Gippsland Shire were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (21.9% compared to 8.4%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed in public administration and safety (12.3% compared to 5.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in retail trade (0.0% compared to 9.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in other services (0.0% compared to 3.9%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Cann River increased by 11 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Cann River between 2016 and 2021.

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