3.9% —
Lower than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Castle Cove - Northbridge · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
Employment patterns in Castle Cove - Northbridge have remained steady, with a workforce largely focused on professional services. A low unemployment rate of 3.9% marks the area as more stable than most similar places. This suggests a highly skilled local workforce with strong job security.
Employment, participation and unemployment.
About 60.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the New South Wales figure. Full-time employment sits at 59.3%, nearly identical to the national rate.
3.9% —
Lower than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
60.2% —
Lower than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
59.3% —
Higher than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
The industries that employ local workers.
Work in the area is dominated by high-skill sectors, with professional and technical services making up 20.6% of jobs. Finance and insurance follow at 14.3%, while health care and social assistance account for 11.7%.
The kinds of jobs people do.
Professionals and managers make up a huge portion of the local workforce at 41.8% and 25.5% respectively. These figures are consistent with the high number of people working in professional and financial industries.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in Castle Cove - Northbridge [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/121011683/castle-cove-northbridge/topic/employment