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 Abbotsford (Vic.), accounting for 17.5% (1,089 people). This share was lower than Yarra (C) (18.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 249 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Abbotsford (Vic.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Abbotsford (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Abbotsford (Vic.), with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
13
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
13
0.2%
-0.1pp
Mining
2021 count
8
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
8
0.1%
-0.1pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
237
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
237
3.8%
-0.3pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
83
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
83
1.3%
+0.3pp
Construction
2021 count
298
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
298
4.8%
+0.6pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
147
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
147
2.4%
+0.1pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
496
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
496
8.0%
-0.6pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
430
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
430
6.9%
-1.9pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
139
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
139
2.2%
-0.6pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
224
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
224
3.6%
-0.2pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
399
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
399
6.4%
+0.5pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
104
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
104
1.7%
+0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
1,089
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,089
17.5%
+0.5pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
187
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
187
3.0%
-0.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
417
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
417
6.7%
+1.1pp
Education And Training
2021 count
517
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
517
8.3%
-0.7pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
853
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
853
13.7%
+2.0pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
177
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
177
2.8%
-0.2pp
Other Services
2021 count
160
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
160
2.6%
-0.2pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
243
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
243
3.9%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
-3
-0.1pp
Mining
-3
-0.1pp
Manufacturing
+26
-0.3pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+31
+0.3pp
Construction
+80
+0.6pp
Wholesale Trade
+26
+0.1pp
Retail Trade
+52
-0.6pp
Accommodation And Food Services
-26
-1.9pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
-8
-0.6pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+29
-0.2pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+93
+0.5pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+19
+0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+208
+0.5pp
Administrative And Support Services
+28
-0.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
+126
+1.1pp
Education And Training
+50
-0.7pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+249
+2.0pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+23
-0.2pp
Other Services
+14
-0.2pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+44
+0.1pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Abbotsford (Vic.). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Yarra (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Yarra (C)% | Count | % | Yarra (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 13 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 16 | 0.3% | 0.3% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Mining | 8 | 0.1% | 0.2% | 11 | 0.2% | 0.2% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Manufacturing | 237 | 3.8% | 3.6% | 211 | 4.1% | 3.8% | +26 | -0.3pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 83 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 52 | 1.0% | 0.9% | +31 | +0.3pp |
| Construction | 298 | 4.8% | 5.0% | 218 | 4.2% | 4.2% | +80 | +0.6pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 147 | 2.4% | 2.0% | 121 | 2.3% | 2.3% | +26 | +0.1pp |
| Retail Trade | 496 | 8.0% | 7.5% | 444 | 8.6% | 7.8% | +52 | -0.6pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 430 | 6.9% | 6.4% | 456 | 8.8% | 8.1% | -26 | -1.9pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 139 | 2.2% | 2.1% | 147 | 2.8% | 2.3% | -8 | -0.6pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 224 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 195 | 3.8% | 4.0% | +29 | -0.2pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 399 | 6.4% | 5.9% | 306 | 5.9% | 5.8% | +93 | +0.5pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 104 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 85 | 1.6% | 1.8% | +19 | +0.1pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 1,089 | 17.5% | 18.8% | 881 | 17.0% | 17.3% | +208 | +0.5pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 187 | 3.0% | 2.8% | 159 | 3.1% | 3.2% | +28 | -0.1pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 417 | 6.7% | 6.8% | 291 | 5.6% | 5.8% | +126 | +1.1pp |
| Education And Training | 517 | 8.3% | 9.3% | 467 | 9.0% | 10.0% | +50 | -0.7pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 853 | 13.7% | 13.9% | 604 | 11.7% | 12.3% | +249 | +2.0pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 177 | 2.8% | 3.3% | 154 | 3.0% | 3.4% | +23 | -0.2pp |
| Other Services | 160 | 2.6% | 2.7% | 146 | 2.8% | 2.8% | +14 | -0.2pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 243 | 3.9% | 3.7% | 199 | 3.8% | 3.7% | +44 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 6,223 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,171 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,052 | 0.0pp |