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Hamlyn Heights

Industry sector of employment

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More Hamlyn Heights residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2021.

Hamlyn Heights'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
Hamlyn Heights - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Greater Geelong %Number%City of Greater Geelong %2011 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing190.61.1140.51.0+5
Mining50.10.2170.60.3-12
Manufacturing2226.56.134111.911.3-119
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services501.51.2341.21.2+16
Construction39811.711.22579.09.8+141
Wholesale trade972.82.5933.33.3+4
Retail Trade3329.710.639413.812.7-62
Accommodation and Food Services2116.26.91876.56.7+24
Transport, Postal and Warehousing1404.14.01174.14.4+23
Information Media and Telecommunications411.20.9321.11.3+9
Financial and Insurance Services1173.42.9923.22.9+25
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services521.51.2210.71.3+31
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services1965.76.01204.25.0+76
Administrative and Support Services802.32.9672.33.0+13
Public Administration and Safety2477.26.42057.26.1+42
Education and Training36610.79.831611.09.1+50
Health Care and Social Assistance57216.717.435812.513.6+214
Arts and Recreation Services541.61.6200.71.6+34
Other Services922.73.51284.53.6-36
Inadequately described or not stated1243.63.6471.62.0+77
Total employed persons aged 15+3,415100.0100.02,860100.0100.0+555
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

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

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (572 people or 16.7%)
  • Construction (398 people or 11.7%)
  • Education and Training (366 people or 10.7%)

In combination, these three industries employed 1,336 people in total or 39.1% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Greater Geelong employed 17.4% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 11.2% in Construction; and 9.8% in Education and Training.

There were no major differences between Hamlyn Heights and City of Greater Geelong in 2021.

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Hamlyn Heights increased by 555 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2011 and 2021 in Hamlyn Heights were for those employed in:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+214 persons)
  • Construction (+141 persons)
  • Manufacturing (-119 persons)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+76 persons)

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