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Caulfield South

Industry sector of employment

More Caulfield South residents worked in professional, scientific and technical services than any other industry in 2021.

Caulfield South'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
Caulfield South - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Glen Eira %Number%City of Glen Eira %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing180.30.2140.20.2+4
Mining120.20.2110.20.2+1
Manufacturing2814.44.62584.35.0+23
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services340.50.9320.51.0+2
Construction3705.86.52854.85.6+85
Wholesale trade1852.92.92223.73.7-37
Retail Trade5809.09.361310.39.7-33
Accommodation and Food Services3094.85.82934.95.9+16
Transport, Postal and Warehousing1542.42.91542.62.90
Information Media and Telecommunications1562.42.31632.72.8-7
Financial and Insurance Services3946.16.63626.16.1+32
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services1422.22.01222.02.1+20
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services98915.414.185514.313.5+134
Administrative and Support Services2013.13.02073.53.6-6
Public Administration and Safety2974.65.02313.94.5+66
Education and Training73111.410.768211.410.8+49
Health Care and Social Assistance94714.713.984514.212.5+102
Arts and Recreation Services1432.22.01302.22.3+13
Other Services2003.12.82364.03.3-36
Inadequately described or not stated2784.34.22564.34.2+22
Total employed persons aged 15+6,421100.0100.05,971100.0100.0+450
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 Caulfield South in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (989 people or 15.4%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (947 people or 14.7%)
  • Education and Training (731 people or 11.4%)

In combination, these three industries employed 2,667 people in total or 41.5% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Glen Eira employed 14.1% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; 13.9% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 10.7% in Education and Training.

The major difference between the jobs held by the population of Caulfield South and the City of Glen Eira was:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in professional, scientific and technical services (15.4% compared to 14.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Caulfield South increased by 450 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2016 and 2021 in Caulfield South were for those employed in:

  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+134 persons)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+102 persons)
  • Construction (+85 persons)
  • Public Administration and Safety (+66 persons)

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