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South Yarra (N)

Industry sector of employment

More South Yarra (N) residents worked in professional, scientific and technical services than any other industry in 2021.

South Yarra (N)'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
South Yarra (N) - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%East Melbourne (P) %Number%East Melbourne (P) %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing270.70.4210.60.7+6
Mining210.6--100.30.4+11
Manufacturing1233.33.11123.33.6+11
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services290.80.6160.51.2+13
Construction1463.93.31093.22.9+37
Wholesale trade892.41.5912.72.0-2
Retail Trade2276.17.22417.16.0-14
Accommodation and Food Services1975.35.71905.66.0+7
Transport, Postal and Warehousing782.11.6762.22.2+2
Information Media and Telecommunications1223.33.11374.13.3-15
Financial and Insurance Services3018.17.72728.17.5+29
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services992.72.1982.91.6+1
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services75520.321.565619.420.3+99
Administrative and Support Services1042.82.21283.82.9-24
Public Administration and Safety1855.06.41474.46.4+38
Education and Training3559.69.33249.68.8+31
Health Care and Social Assistance52414.115.642112.515.1+103
Arts and Recreation Services892.43.11253.73.6-36
Other Services812.22.9692.01.7+12
Inadequately described or not stated1654.42.91354.03.9+30
Total employed persons aged 15+3,717100.0100.03,378100.0100.0+339
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 resident population in South Yarra (N) in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (755 people or 20.3%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (524 people or 14.1%)
  • Education and Training (355 people or 9.6%)

In combination, these three industries employed 1,634 people in total or 44.0% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, East Melbourne (P) employed 21.5% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; 15.6% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 9.3% in Education and Training.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of South Yarra (N) and East Melbourne (P) were:

  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (14.1% compared to 15.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in public administration and safety (5.0% compared to 6.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in professional, scientific and technical services (20.3% compared to 21.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in retail trade (6.1% compared to 7.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in South Yarra (N) increased by 339 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+103 persons)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+99 persons)

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