3.1% ▼ -30.8%
Lower than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 4.5%
- 2016: 4.0%
- 2021: 3.1%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Springwood - Winmalee · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
Low unemployment and a high number of professional roles shape daily life in Springwood - Winmalee. Only 3.1% of the workforce is unemployed, which is much lower than most similar areas. This stability exists alongside a workforce heavily focused on health, education, and professional services.
Employment, participation and unemployment.
While 61.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the New South Wales figure, full-time employment has fallen to 55.9% since 2011. This is a little below the national average.
3.1% ▼ -30.8%
Lower than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
61.8% ▼ -6.0%
Higher than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
55.9% ▼ -8.9%
Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
The industries that employ local workers.
Employment is led by Education and training at 15.9% and Health care and social assistance at 15.6%. Other major employers include Construction at 10% and Public administration and safety at 9.3%.
The kinds of jobs people do.
The workforce is largely skilled, with 29.3% of residents working as professionals. Managers make up 13.3% of the local workforce, followed by technicians and trades at 13.4%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in Springwood - Winmalee [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/124011454/springwood-winmalee/topic/employment