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 South Yarra (part), accounting for 19.8% (3,230 people). This share was higher than Stonnington (C) (17.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professional Scientific And Technical Services, which increased by 3,222 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
South Yarra (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for South Yarra (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Stonnington (C) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Yarra (part), with comparison markers for Stonnington (C).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
71
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-9.3pp
71
0.4%
-9.3pp
Mining
2021 count
58
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
58
0.4%
-2.5pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
529
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
529
3.2%
+0.3pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
142
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
142
0.9%
+0.9pp
Construction
2021 count
760
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-7.9pp
760
4.7%
-7.9pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
394
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
394
2.4%
+2.4pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
1,297
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
1,297
8.0%
-0.7pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
1,059
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,059
6.5%
-0.3pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
328
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
328
2.0%
-5.8pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
512
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
512
3.1%
+3.1pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
1,284
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
1,284
7.9%
+4.0pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
439
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
439
2.7%
+2.7pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
3,230
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
3,230
19.8%
+12.0pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
545
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
545
3.3%
-1.6pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
810
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
810
5.0%
-1.8pp
Education And Training
2021 count
1,295
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
1,295
8.0%
-1.7pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
1,994
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
1,994
12.2%
+9.3pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
455
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
455
2.8%
+2.8pp
Other Services
2021 count
411
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
411
2.5%
-0.4pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
652
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
652
4.0%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+61
-9.3pp
Mining
+55
-2.5pp
Manufacturing
+526
+0.3pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+142
+0.9pp
Construction
+747
-7.9pp
Wholesale Trade
+394
+2.4pp
Retail Trade
+1,288
-0.7pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+1,052
-0.3pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+320
-5.8pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+512
+3.1pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+1,280
+4.0pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+439
+2.7pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+3,222
+12.0pp
Administrative And Support Services
+540
-1.6pp
Public Administration And Safety
+803
-1.8pp
Education And Training
+1,285
-1.7pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+1,991
+9.3pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+455
+2.8pp
Other Services
+408
-0.4pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+649
+1.1pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for South Yarra (part). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Stonnington (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Stonnington (C)% | Count | % | Stonnington (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 71 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 10 | 9.7% | 0.4% | +61 | -9.3pp |
| Mining | 58 | 0.4% | 0.2% | 3 | 2.9% | 0.3% | +55 | -2.5pp |
| Manufacturing | 529 | 3.2% | 3.5% | 3 | 2.9% | 3.7% | +526 | +0.3pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 142 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.8% | +142 | +0.9pp |
| Construction | 760 | 4.7% | 5.3% | 13 | 12.6% | 4.3% | +747 | -7.9pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 394 | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.3% | +394 | +2.4pp |
| Retail Trade | 1,297 | 8.0% | 8.8% | 9 | 8.7% | 9.5% | +1,288 | -0.7pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 1,059 | 6.5% | 6.2% | 7 | 6.8% | 6.9% | +1,052 | -0.3pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 328 | 2.0% | 2.2% | 8 | 7.8% | 2.3% | +320 | -5.8pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 512 | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.1% | +512 | +3.1pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 1,284 | 7.9% | 7.9% | 4 | 3.9% | 7.7% | +1,280 | +4.0pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 439 | 2.7% | 3.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.1% | +439 | +2.7pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 3,230 | 19.8% | 17.1% | 8 | 7.8% | 17.1% | +3,222 | +12.0pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 545 | 3.3% | 3.1% | 5 | 4.9% | 3.6% | +540 | -1.6pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 810 | 5.0% | 4.5% | 7 | 6.8% | 3.9% | +803 | -1.8pp |
| Education And Training | 1,295 | 8.0% | 8.2% | 10 | 9.7% | 8.3% | +1,285 | -1.7pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 1,994 | 12.2% | 13.9% | 3 | 2.9% | 12.2% | +1,991 | +9.3pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 455 | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.9% | +455 | +2.8pp |
| Other Services | 411 | 2.5% | 2.4% | 3 | 2.9% | 2.5% | +408 | -0.4pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 652 | 4.0% | 4.2% | 3 | 2.9% | 4.1% | +649 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 16,281 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +16,178 | 0.0pp |