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Wellington ShireCommunity profile

Boisdale - Briagolong and surrounds

Industry sector of employment

More Boisdale - Briagolong and surrounds male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

Boisdale - Briagolong and surrounds'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
Boisdale - Briagolong and surrounds - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Wellington Shire %Number%Wellington Shire %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing8018.714.78520.615.9-6
Mining143.34.1194.85.1-6
Manufacturing378.77.64210.28.6-5
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services122.83.451.23.4+7
Construction9021.116.38420.415.8+5
Wholesale trade102.32.492.22.1+1
Retail Trade245.66.8225.47.6+2
Accommodation and Food Services81.94.1102.44.4-2
Transport, Postal and Warehousing204.74.7123.14.2+7
Information Media and Telecommunications40.90.50--0.6+4
Financial and Insurance Services40.90.60--0.8+4
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services71.60.90--0.8+7
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services133.03.0102.42.8+3
Administrative and Support Services51.22.130.72.0+2
Public Administration and Safety266.111.0266.38.70
Education and Training92.13.6184.33.6-9
Health Care and Social Assistance153.54.871.73.8+8
Arts and Recreation Services71.60.941.01.1+3
Other Services235.43.8245.93.6-1
Inadequately described or not stated194.44.7317.65.2-13
Total employed persons aged 15+427100.0100.0415100.0100.0+11
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 Boisdale - Briagolong and surrounds in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (90 males or 21.1%)
  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (80 males or 18.7%)
  • Manufacturing (37 males or 8.7%)

In combination, these three industries employed 207 males in total or 48.5% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Wellington Shire employed 16.3% in Construction; 14.7% in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing; and 7.6% in Manufacturing.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Boisdale - Briagolong and surrounds and Wellington Shire were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in construction (21.1% compared to 16.3%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (18.7% compared to 14.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in public administration and safety (6.1% compared to 11.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in accommodation and food services (1.9% compared to 4.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Boisdale - Briagolong and surrounds increased by 12 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Boisdale - Briagolong and surrounds between 2016 and 2021.

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