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 Collingwood (Vic.), accounting for 20.3% (1,195 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 1,182 people and 15.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Collingwood (Vic.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Collingwood (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Collingwood (Vic.), with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
18
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
18
0.3%
-9.4pp
Mining
2021 count
7
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
7
0.1%
+0.1pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
222
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
222
3.8%
-8.4pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
61
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
61
1.0%
+1.0pp
Construction
2021 count
228
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
228
3.9%
-5.1pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
103
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
103
1.7%
-1.5pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
429
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
429
7.3%
-1.7pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
420
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
420
7.1%
+2.4pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
147
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
147
2.5%
+0.3pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
166
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
166
2.8%
+2.8pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
325
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
325
5.5%
+4.4pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
88
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
88
1.5%
+0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
1,195
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
+15.6pp
1,195
20.3%
+15.6pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
158
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
158
2.7%
+0.2pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
410
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
410
7.0%
+2.3pp
Education And Training
2021 count
498
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
498
8.5%
-1.9pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
800
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
800
13.6%
-2.6pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
221
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
221
3.8%
+2.0pp
Other Services
2021 count
139
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
139
2.4%
-0.1pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
265
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
265
4.5%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
-9
-9.4pp
Mining
+7
+0.1pp
Manufacturing
+188
-8.4pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+61
+1.0pp
Construction
+203
-5.1pp
Wholesale Trade
+94
-1.5pp
Retail Trade
+404
-1.7pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+407
+2.4pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+141
+0.3pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+166
+2.8pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+322
+4.4pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+84
+0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+1,182
+15.6pp
Administrative And Support Services
+151
+0.2pp
Public Administration And Safety
+397
+2.3pp
Education And Training
+469
-1.9pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+755
-2.6pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+216
+2.0pp
Other Services
+132
-0.1pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+251
-0.5pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Collingwood (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 | 18 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 27 | 9.7% | 0.3% | -9 | -9.4pp |
| Mining | 7 | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Manufacturing | 222 | 3.8% | 3.6% | 34 | 12.2% | 3.8% | +188 | -8.4pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 61 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% | +61 | +1.0pp |
| Construction | 228 | 3.9% | 5.0% | 25 | 9.0% | 4.2% | +203 | -5.1pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 103 | 1.7% | 2.0% | 9 | 3.2% | 2.3% | +94 | -1.5pp |
| Retail Trade | 429 | 7.3% | 7.5% | 25 | 9.0% | 7.8% | +404 | -1.7pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 420 | 7.1% | 6.4% | 13 | 4.7% | 8.1% | +407 | +2.4pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 147 | 2.5% | 2.1% | 6 | 2.2% | 2.3% | +141 | +0.3pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 166 | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.0% | +166 | +2.8pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 325 | 5.5% | 5.9% | 3 | 1.1% | 5.8% | +322 | +4.4pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 88 | 1.5% | 1.6% | 4 | 1.4% | 1.8% | +84 | +0.1pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 1,195 | 20.3% | 18.8% | 13 | 4.7% | 17.3% | +1,182 | +15.6pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 158 | 2.7% | 2.8% | 7 | 2.5% | 3.2% | +151 | +0.2pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 410 | 7.0% | 6.8% | 13 | 4.7% | 5.8% | +397 | +2.3pp |
| Education And Training | 498 | 8.5% | 9.3% | 29 | 10.4% | 10.0% | +469 | -1.9pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 800 | 13.6% | 13.9% | 45 | 16.2% | 12.3% | +755 | -2.6pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 221 | 3.8% | 3.3% | 5 | 1.8% | 3.4% | +216 | +2.0pp |
| Other Services | 139 | 2.4% | 2.7% | 7 | 2.5% | 2.8% | +132 | -0.1pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 265 | 4.5% | 3.7% | 14 | 5.0% | 3.7% | +251 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 5,889 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 278 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,611 | 0.0pp |