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 Carlton North (part), accounting for 19.6% (791 people). This share was higher than Yarra (C) (18.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professional Scientific And Technical Services, which increased by 81 people and 1.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Industry sector of employment

Carlton North (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises industry sector of employment for Carlton North (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.

Industry sector of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Carlton North (part), with comparison markers for Yarra (C).

Carlton North (part)
Yarra (C)

Agriculture Forestry And Fishing

2021 count

15

% of total

0.4%

Change from 2016

-0.1pp

Mining

2021 count

10

% of total

0.2%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Manufacturing

2021 count

120

% of total

3.0%

Change from 2016

+0.8pp

Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services

2021 count

37

% of total

0.9%

Change from 2016

+0.3pp

Construction

2021 count

165

% of total

4.1%

Change from 2016

+0.9pp

Wholesale Trade

2021 count

57

% of total

1.4%

Change from 2016

-0.4pp

Retail Trade

2021 count

323

% of total

8.0%

Change from 2016

-0.4pp

Accommodation And Food Services

2021 count

341

% of total

8.4%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Transport Postal And Warehousing

2021 count

55

% of total

1.4%

Change from 2016

-0.7pp

Information Media And Telecommunications

2021 count

143

% of total

3.5%

Change from 2016

-0.6pp

Financial And Insurance Services

2021 count

176

% of total

4.4%

Change from 2016

-0.4pp

Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services

2021 count

52

% of total

1.3%

Change from 2016

-0.4pp

Professional Scientific And Technical Services

2021 count

791

% of total

19.6%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Administrative And Support Services

2021 count

94

% of total

2.3%

Change from 2016

-0.1pp

Public Administration And Safety

2021 count

299

% of total

7.4%

Change from 2016

+0.8pp

Education And Training

2021 count

465

% of total

11.5%

Change from 2016

-2.4pp

Health Care And Social Assistance

2021 count

505

% of total

12.5%

Change from 2016

+0.4pp

Arts And Recreation Services

2021 count

150

% of total

3.7%

Change from 2016

+0.4pp

Other Services

2021 count

111

% of total

2.7%

Change from 2016

+0.8pp

Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

141

% of total

3.5%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Data table

Industry sector of employment for Carlton North (part). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Yarra (C).

Industry sector of employment for Carlton North (part). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Yarra (C).
Industry sector of employment for Carlton North (part). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Yarra (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Yarra (C)%Count%Yarra (C)%Countpp
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing150.4%0.3%190.5%0.3%-4-0.1pp
Mining100.2%0.2%80.2%0.2%+20.0pp
Manufacturing1203.0%3.6%882.2%3.8%+32+0.8pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services370.9%1.0%250.6%0.9%+12+0.3pp
Construction1654.1%5.0%1263.2%4.2%+39+0.9pp
Wholesale Trade571.4%2.0%691.8%2.3%-12-0.4pp
Retail Trade3238.0%7.5%3298.4%7.8%-6-0.4pp
Accommodation And Food Services3418.4%6.4%3308.4%8.1%+110.0pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing551.4%2.1%842.1%2.3%-29-0.7pp
Information Media And Telecommunications1433.5%3.2%1614.1%4.0%-18-0.6pp
Financial And Insurance Services1764.4%5.9%1904.8%5.8%-14-0.4pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services521.3%1.6%651.7%1.8%-13-0.4pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services79119.6%18.8%71018.1%17.3%+81+1.5pp
Administrative And Support Services942.3%2.8%942.4%3.2%0-0.1pp
Public Administration And Safety2997.4%6.8%2586.6%5.8%+41+0.8pp
Education And Training46511.5%9.3%54513.9%10.0%-80-2.4pp
Health Care And Social Assistance50512.5%13.9%47712.1%12.3%+28+0.4pp
Arts And Recreation Services1503.7%3.3%1283.3%3.4%+22+0.4pp
Other Services1112.7%2.7%751.9%2.8%+36+0.8pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated1413.5%3.7%1363.5%3.7%+50.0pp
Total4,044100.0%100.0%3,931100.0%100.0%+1130.0pp