0.0% —
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 12.0%
- 2021: 0.0%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Ettrema - Sassafras - Budawang · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A remarkably low unemployment rate of 0% defines the workforce in Ettrema - Sassafras - Budawang. While few adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, those who are employed often work in primary industries or professional roles.
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Just over half of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the New South Wales figure. Full-time employment has fallen since 2016 to 41.7%, leaving it far below the national average.
0.0% —
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
51.0% ▲ +25.5%
Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
41.7% —
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
The industries that employ local workers.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry here, employing 33.3% of the workforce. Construction and finance and insurance each make up 16.7% of local jobs.
The kinds of jobs people do.
Managers and professionals make up the bulk of the workforce at 37.5% and 33.3% respectively. Labourers account for 20.8% of roles, while no one works as a technician or tradesperson.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in Ettrema - Sassafras - Budawang [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/114011275/ettrema-sassafras-budawang/topic/employment