ABS TableBuilder:
Instructions for using ABS TableBuilder to query 2011 census data for occupation and industry data
by region. For example, in which industries do Electronics Engineers work, in Victoria.
1. Register for ABS TableBuilder
Go to
http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/censushome.nsf/home/tablebuilder
and click on register and register for the basic product which is free of charge.
2. Login
When you are registered, login. Login can be very slow.
Click on Select a Pre-defined Product.
You will see page 1 of 8.
Click on the forward arrow to go to page 2 of 8.
Click on 2011 Census Industry of Employment by Occupation.
Click the Next button. This step is slow.
You will eventually see a table of numbers titled
INDP – 1 Digit Level by STATE and OCCP – 1 Digit Level
Before creating our own query we need to clear the current default table:
Either click on the icon with a red X then click OK
OR
In the left hand corner of the table, click on the word ‘state’ and drag it to the rubbish bin at
the top left corner of the page. Do the same for OCCP and INDP. Sometimes this won’t work
first time depending on where you drop the word into the bin but just re-try a few times
until successful. Just a matter of technique.
The table should have disappeared.
Click on Customise Table.
Click on the arrow next to Geographical Areas (Place of Work).
Click on the arrow next to No maps – available for UR areas only.
Click on the arrow next to Main Statistical Area Structure (Main ASGS) (POW) [11].
3. Choose location(s)
Click on the arrow next to Victoria.
Tick the box for Victoria.
Click on the Add to column button.
You should see a table appear with Victoria in the column header area.
Use the vertical slider bar to scroll down to the bottom of the information in the Customise Table
window.
Click on the arrow next to Employment, Income and Unpaid Work Classifications.
Again use the vertical slider bar to scroll down to the bottom of the information in the Customise
Table window.
Note the Industry and Occupation folders.
4. Choose occupation(s)
Click on the arrow next to Occupation.
Click on the arrow next to Occupation (OCCP) [11].
Again use the vertical slider bar to scroll down to the bottom of the information in the Customise
Table window.
Click on the arrow next to Professionals [8].
Click on Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals [5].
Click on the arrow next to Engineering Professionals [8].
Again use the vertical slider bar to scroll down until you see Electrical Engineers.
Tick the box for Electrical Engineers.
Click on the box ‘Add to column’ in the left hand corner of the Customise Table section.
You will see the table appear with Electronics Engineers as a column, together with the chosen
location.
5. Choose industries
Use the vertical slider to Scroll up to Industry.
Click on the arrow next to Industry.
Click on the arrow next to Industry of Employment (INDP) [22].
Click on the arrow to the right of [22].
You will see Select all at level. You may need to move the horizontal slider to the right.
Click on the down arrow for Select all at level.
Click on INDP – 4 digit level.
Click on the Add to Row button.
It may take a few moments for the Industries to be included in the table as we are requesting 720
industry classes (at the 4 digit level).
6. Perform the query
Click Retrieve Data button located to the right of the rubbish bin icon.
There will be a wait while the query populates the table.
It is complete when numbers appear in the columns.
Sort the data into descending order by clicking on the Electronics Engineers arrow which points up.
We now have a list of industries which employed Electronics Engineers in Victoria in 2011.
To change the industry names to ANZSIC codes:
Find the table column header INDP - 4 Digit level
Next to this column header is two sort arrows and three icons
Click on the C icon to change the industry names to ANZSIC codes.
To find out which companies are involved in these industries input the ANZSIC codes (for Victoria)
into a Dun & Bradstreet business database, accessible at a library to identify companies operating in
Victoria under the ANZSIC codes identified.