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Kilsyth South

Industry sector of employment

More Kilsyth South male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

Kilsyth 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
Kilsyth South - Employed males (Usual residence)20212011Change
Industry sectorNumber%Croydon South %Number%Croydon South %2011 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing101.10.50--0.3+10
Mining0--0.20----0
Manufacturing13214.89.921823.416.6-86
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services171.91.691.00.3+8
Construction21824.422.520021.519.6+18
Wholesale trade495.55.7495.37.00
Retail Trade798.87.910110.99.9-22
Accommodation and Food Services343.84.0333.53.6+1
Transport, Postal and Warehousing343.83.6464.95.4-12
Information Media and Telecommunications101.11.8272.92.5-17
Financial and Insurance Services283.13.8161.72.6+12
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services80.90.760.6--+2
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services434.88.7495.36.9-6
Administrative and Support Services252.83.6222.43.2+3
Public Administration and Safety414.65.0394.25.2+2
Education and Training374.14.5262.83.9+11
Health Care and Social Assistance353.94.4242.63.3+11
Arts and Recreation Services141.60.650.51.0+9
Other Services333.74.4525.65.1-19
Inadequately described or not stated465.26.480.93.5+38
Total employed persons aged 15+893100.0100.0930100.0100.0-37
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 male resident population in Kilsyth South in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (218 males or 24.4%)
  • Manufacturing (132 males or 14.8%)
  • Retail Trade (79 males or 8.8%)

In combination, these three industries employed 429 males in total or 48.0% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Croydon South employed 22.5% in Construction; 9.9% in Manufacturing; and 7.9% in Retail Trade.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Kilsyth South and Croydon South were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in manufacturing (14.8% compared to 9.9%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in construction (24.4% compared to 22.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in professional, scientific and technical services (4.8% compared to 8.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Kilsyth South decreased by 37 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest change in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2011 and 2021 in Kilsyth South was for those employed in:

  • Manufacturing (-86 males)

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