2.6% ▼ -24.9%
Lower than 89% of council (lga) areas.
- 2011: 3.4%
- 2016: 3.9%
- 2021: 2.6%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Naracoorte Lucindale · Council (LGA)
Jobs & Industry in Naracoorte Lucindale
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A very low unemployment rate of 2.6% defines the local job market in Naracoorte Lucindale. Most adults are in work or seeking it, with a strong reliance on the land and local business. This creates a stable working environment where full-time employment is common for the majority of the workforce.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, with 63.5% of adults active in the labour force. This is well above the South Australian figure of 60%, and the local unemployment rate is a little below both the state and national figures.
63.5% ▼ -6.1%
Higher than 77% of council (lga) areas.
- 2011: 67.6%
- 2016: 66.0%
- 2021: 63.5%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
59.6% ▲ +0.2%
Higher than 50% of council (lga) areas.
- 2011: 59.4%
- 2016: 60.7%
- 2021: 59.6%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 26.1% of the workforce. Other major employers include manufacturing at 13.7%, retail trade at 9.2%, and health care and social assistance at 8.9%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Managers make up the largest group of workers at 23%, followed closely by labourers at 21.3%. Technicians and trades account for 12.6% of roles, while professionals and clerical staff make up 11.1% and 8.6% respectively.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in Naracoorte Lucindale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA45090/naracoorte-lucindale/topic/employment