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Allansford

Industry sector of employment

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

Allansford'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
Allansford - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Dennington %Number%Dennington %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing3411.85.03711.94.1-4
Mining0--0.661.9---6
Manufacturing5519.014.46019.119.1-6
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services51.71.530.92.0+2
Construction6823.523.53210.319.7+35
Wholesale trade41.43.9196.35.6-16
Retail Trade2910.014.3268.49.1+2
Accommodation and Food Services134.55.0124.14.70
Transport, Postal and Warehousing248.36.43310.67.2-10
Information Media and Telecommunications0--0.851.60.8-5
Financial and Insurance Services51.70.60--1.0+5
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services0----0--0.90
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services72.43.251.92.7+1
Administrative and Support Services51.72.962.22.6-2
Public Administration and Safety93.13.741.34.6+5
Education and Training93.11.9124.11.2-4
Health Care and Social Assistance41.46.4124.15.3-9
Arts and Recreation Services0----30.92.8-3
Other Services62.14.1113.82.8-6
Inadequately described or not stated124.22.0216.93.8-10
Total employed persons aged 15+289100.0100.0318100.0100.0-30
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 Allansford in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (68 males or 23.5%)
  • Manufacturing (55 males or 19.0%)
  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (34 males or 11.8%)

In combination, these three industries employed 157 males in total or 54.3% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Dennington employed 23.5% in Construction; 14.4% in Manufacturing; and 5.0% in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Allansford and Dennington were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (11.8% compared to 5.0%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in manufacturing (19.0% compared to 14.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in health care and social assistance (1.4% compared to 6.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in retail trade (10.0% compared to 14.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Allansford decreased by 29 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Allansford between 2016 and 2021.

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