Watson Ward
Industry sector of employment
More Watson Ward residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.
Watson Ward'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.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Industry sector of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Greater Melbourne % | Number | % | Greater Melbourne % | 2011 to 2021 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 206 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 188 | 2.1 | 0.5 | +18 | 14001 |
| Mining | 25 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 22 | 0.3 | 0.2 | +2 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 767 | 8.2 | 6.9 | 1,165 | 13.3 | 10.8 | -398 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 121 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 92 | 1.0 | 1.0 | +30 | 14004 |
| Construction | 1,613 | 17.3 | 9.3 | 1,304 | 14.9 | 8.2 | +309 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 252 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 447 | 5.1 | 5.0 | -196 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 933 | 10.0 | 9.4 | 1,072 | 12.2 | 10.6 | -139 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 459 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 460 | 5.3 | 5.9 | -2 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 267 | 2.9 | 4.9 | 372 | 4.2 | 4.8 | -105 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 62 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 81 | 0.9 | 2.3 | -19 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 166 | 1.8 | 4.7 | 115 | 1.3 | 4.8 | +52 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 102 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 92 | 1.0 | 1.5 | +10 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 455 | 4.9 | 9.6 | 398 | 4.5 | 8.9 | +57 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 301 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 263 | 3.0 | 3.5 | +38 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 476 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 392 | 4.5 | 5.1 | +83 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 816 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 602 | 6.9 | 7.9 | +214 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,332 | 14.3 | 13.5 | 965 | 11.0 | 11.1 | +367 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 157 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 132 | 1.5 | 1.8 | +25 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 466 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 400 | 4.6 | 3.6 | +66 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 350 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 208 | 2.4 | 2.5 | +142 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 9,332 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 8,776 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +556 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Watson Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Construction (1,613 people or 17.3%)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (1,332 people or 14.3%)
- Retail Trade (933 people or 10.0%)
In combination, these three industries employed 3,878 people in total or 41.6% of the total employed resident population.
In comparison, Greater Melbourne employed 9.3% in Construction; 13.5% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 9.4% in Retail Trade.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Watson Ward and Greater Melbourne were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed in construction (17.3% compared to 9.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in professional, scientific and technical services (4.9% compared to 9.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in financial and insurance services (1.8% compared to 4.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in transport, postal and warehousing (2.9% compared to 4.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Watson Ward increased by 556 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2011 and 2021 in Watson Ward were for those employed in:
- Manufacturing (-398 persons)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (+367 persons)
- Construction (+309 persons)
- Education and Training (+214 persons)