# Unemployment rate by State / Territory (2011)

Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).

Across 9 areas — median 5.4%, range 3.6%–6.4%.

## Highest (STE)

| Area | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tasmania | 6.4% |
| Queensland | 6.1% |
| New South Wales | 5.9% |
| South Australia | 5.7% |
| Victoria | 5.4% |
| Northern Territory | 5.3% |
| Western Australia | 4.7% |
| Australian Capital Territory | 3.6% |

## Lowest

| Area | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Australian Capital Territory | 3.6% |
| Western Australia | 4.7% |
| Northern Territory | 5.3% |
| Victoria | 5.4% |
| South Australia | 5.7% |
| New South Wales | 5.9% |
| Queensland | 6.1% |
| Tasmania | 6.4% |

Interactive map: https://censusatlas.au/map/share-unemployed/ste/2011