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Caboolture (Central)

Industry sector of employment

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More Caboolture (Central) male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

Caboolture (Central)'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
Caboolture (Central) - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Moreton Bay %Number%City of Moreton Bay %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing749.41.58711.91.5-13
Mining50.61.90--1.8+5
Manufacturing8610.99.19212.69.6-7
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services151.92.0131.91.9+1
Construction11414.418.211916.318.2-6
Wholesale trade151.93.3223.13.6-8
Retail Trade577.28.5577.88.8-1
Accommodation and Food Services455.75.1415.74.8+3
Transport, Postal and Warehousing617.78.6588.09.0+2
Information Media and Telecommunications30.41.240.51.4-1
Financial and Insurance Services40.52.171.02.0-3
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services141.81.30--1.5+14
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services243.06.0101.55.5+13
Administrative and Support Services364.63.1334.63.1+2
Public Administration and Safety445.67.1324.57.5+11
Education and Training111.43.7111.53.90
Health Care and Social Assistance607.66.1385.24.7+22
Arts and Recreation Services141.81.281.11.3+6
Other Services293.74.4294.04.50
Inadequately described or not stated789.95.6648.85.7+14
Total employed persons aged 15+789100.0100.0733100.0100.0+56
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 male resident population in Caboolture (Central) in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (114 males or 14.4%)
  • Manufacturing (86 males or 10.9%)
  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (74 males or 9.4%)

In combination, these three industries employed 274 males in total or 34.7% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Moreton Bay employed 18.2% in Construction; 9.1% in Manufacturing; and 1.5% in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Caboolture (Central) and the City of Moreton Bay were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (9.4% compared to 1.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in construction (14.4% compared to 18.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in professional, scientific and technical services (3.0% compared to 6.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in education and training (1.4% compared to 3.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Caboolture (Central) increased by 56 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Caboolture (Central) between 2016 and 2021.

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