# Jobs & Industry — Remote Australia

Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.

Area: Remote Australia (Remoteness Area)

Fewer adults are working or looking for work in Remote Australia than in 2011, but the unemployment rate has fallen to 3.8%. This area is now a stronghold for full-time employment, with 67.4% of the workforce in full-time roles, which is well above the national figure.

Full-time work is much more common here than in most similar areas, though it fell slightly to 67.4% since 2011. Meanwhile, 55.5% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is well below the 61.1% national average.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 34.0% of the workforce. Other major employers include education and training at 10.1%, and health care and social assistance at 8.9%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 28.9%. Other common roles include labourers (14.1%), professionals (11.4%), and machinery operators and drivers (10.3%).

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | -24.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 55.5% | -8.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 67.4% | -2.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 34.0%, Education & training 10.1%, Health care & social assistance 8.9%, Mining 7.3%, Public administration & safety 5.9%, Retail trade 5.2%, Accommodation & food 4.8%, Construction 4.4%, Transport & warehousing 2.9%, Other services 2.1%, Manufacturing 2.1%, Administrative & support 2.0%, Wholesale trade 1.6%, Professional & technical 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Finance & insurance 0.7%, Arts & recreation 0.6%, Rental & real estate 0.4%, Media & telecommunications 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 28.9%, Labourers 14.1%, Professionals 11.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.3%, Community & personal service 10.2%, Technicians & trades 10.1%, Clerical & administrative 8.8%, Sales workers 4.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ra/RA13/remote-australia/topic/employment