Employment
Industry sector of employment
About this topic
Industry sector of employment shows the industry in which employed residents work, based on the main business activity of their employer. It describes the sectors residents are connected to through work, whether they work locally or commute elsewhere.
This topic helps explain the economic profile and skill base of a resident workforce. It is best read together with occupations, employment status, and travel to work, because it reflects resident employment rather than the number of jobs located in the area.
Interpretation notes
- Industry describes the main business activity of the employer in a person's main job, not the occupation they perform.
- It applies to employed people aged 15 years and over and reflects resident workers, not the number of jobs located in the area.
Key insight
In 2021, Professional Scientific And Technical Services was the most common industry of employment among employed residents in North Melbourne, accounting for 16.9% (1,410 people). This share was lower than Melbourne (C) (17.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professional Scientific And Technical Services, which increased by 1,410 people and 16.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
North Melbourne - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for North Melbourne in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Melbourne (C) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for North Melbourne, with comparison markers for Melbourne (C).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
15
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
15
0.2%
+0.2pp
Mining
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
270
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-33.2pp
270
3.2%
-33.2pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
71
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
71
0.9%
+0.9pp
Construction
2021 count
269
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
269
3.2%
+3.2pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
111
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
111
1.3%
+1.3pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
598
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
598
7.2%
+7.2pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
788
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-26.9pp
788
9.5%
-26.9pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
229
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
229
2.8%
+2.8pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
209
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
209
2.5%
+2.5pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
409
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
409
4.9%
+4.9pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
95
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
95
1.1%
+1.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
1,410
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+16.9pp
1,410
16.9%
+16.9pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
270
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
270
3.2%
+3.2pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
530
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
530
6.4%
+6.4pp
Education And Training
2021 count
935
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-16.1pp
935
11.2%
-16.1pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
1,313
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+15.8pp
1,313
15.8%
+15.8pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
242
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
242
2.9%
+2.9pp
Other Services
2021 count
220
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
220
2.6%
+2.6pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
321
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
321
3.9%
+3.9pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+15
+0.2pp
Mining
0
0.0pp
Manufacturing
+266
-33.2pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+71
+0.9pp
Construction
+269
+3.2pp
Wholesale Trade
+111
+1.3pp
Retail Trade
+598
+7.2pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+784
-26.9pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+229
+2.8pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+209
+2.5pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+409
+4.9pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+95
+1.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+1,410
+16.9pp
Administrative And Support Services
+270
+3.2pp
Public Administration And Safety
+530
+6.4pp
Education And Training
+932
-16.1pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+1,313
+15.8pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+242
+2.9pp
Other Services
+220
+2.6pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+321
+3.9pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for North Melbourne. Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Melbourne (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Melbourne (C)% | Count | % | Melbourne (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 15 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +15 | +0.2pp |
| Mining | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Manufacturing | 270 | 3.2% | 3.2% | 4 | 36.4% | 3.1% | +266 | -33.2pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 71 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% | +71 | +0.9pp |
| Construction | 269 | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.8% | +269 | +3.2pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 111 | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% | +111 | +1.3pp |
| Retail Trade | 598 | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.7% | +598 | +7.2pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 788 | 9.5% | 12.9% | 4 | 36.4% | 13.9% | +784 | -26.9pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 229 | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.7% | +229 | +2.8pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 209 | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.3% | +209 | +2.5pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 409 | 4.9% | 7.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.0% | +409 | +4.9pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 95 | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.1% | +95 | +1.1pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 1,410 | 16.9% | 17.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 17.8% | +1,410 | +16.9pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 270 | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% | +270 | +3.2pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 530 | 6.4% | 5.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% | +530 | +6.4pp |
| Education And Training | 935 | 11.2% | 8.5% | 3 | 27.3% | 8.8% | +932 | -16.1pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 1,313 | 15.8% | 10.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.4% | +1,313 | +15.8pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 242 | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.3% | +242 | +2.9pp |
| Other Services | 220 | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% | +220 | +2.6pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 321 | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% | +321 | +3.9pp |
| Total | 8,321 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8,310 | 0.0pp |