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Yarra Glen and Surrounds

Industry sector of employment

More Yarra Glen and Surrounds female residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2021.

Yarra Glen 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.

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
Yarra Glen and Surrounds - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Yarra Ranges Council %Number%Yarra Ranges Council %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing364.01.9354.21.8+1
Mining0--0.10--0.10
Manufacturing728.05.5657.96.1+7
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services101.10.70--0.5+10
Construction404.54.1222.73.2+18
Wholesale trade91.02.4172.12.9-8
Retail Trade12213.611.111013.312.5+12
Accommodation and Food Services535.96.4728.77.0-19
Transport, Postal and Warehousing161.81.650.61.6+11
Information Media and Telecommunications101.11.0121.51.2-2
Financial and Insurance Services171.92.3151.82.3+2
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services151.71.5161.91.8-1
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services566.36.2506.06.0+6
Administrative and Support Services212.32.9374.53.6-16
Public Administration and Safety495.55.1374.54.6+12
Education and Training11012.314.69611.613.6+14
Health Care and Social Assistance16818.822.812915.621.0+39
Arts and Recreation Services131.51.9151.82.0-2
Other Services444.94.4526.34.2-8
Inadequately described or not stated353.93.6425.14.0-7
Total employed persons aged 15+896100.0100.0827100.0100.0+69
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 female resident population in Yarra Glen and Surrounds in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (168 females or 18.8%)
  • Retail Trade (122 females or 13.6%)
  • Education and Training (110 females or 12.3%)

In combination, these three industries employed 400 females in total or 44.6% of the total employed female resident population.

In comparison, Yarra Ranges Council employed 22.8% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 11.1% in Retail Trade; and 14.6% in Education and Training.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Yarra Glen and Surrounds and Yarra Ranges Council were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed in manufacturing (8.0% compared to 5.5%)
  • A larger percentage of females employed in retail trade (13.6% compared to 11.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed in health care and social assistance (18.8% compared to 22.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed in education and training (12.3% compared to 14.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Yarra Glen and Surrounds increased by 69 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Yarra Glen and Surrounds between 2016 and 2021.

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