6.1% —
Higher than 75% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 5.4%
- 2021: 6.1%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A significant gap exists between the local workforce and the national average, with full-time employment in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park falling well below the Australian figure. While many residents find work in health and retail, the area has seen a sharp drop in full-time roles over the last few years.
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Full-time employment fell by 12 points since 2016 to 55.4%, which is much lower than most similar areas. This trend is mirrored by the unemployment rate, which sits at 6.1%, a little above the New South Wales figure.
6.1% —
Higher than 75% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
58.6% —
Lower than 63% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
55.4% —
Lower than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
The industries that employ local workers.
Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 12.5%, followed by retail trade at 10.5% and transport and warehousing at 9.1%.
The kinds of jobs people do.
Professional roles are the most common occupation at 20.2%, while clerical and administrative jobs make up 16.3% of the local workforce.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in Hoxton Park - Carnes Hill - Horningsea Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/127011596/hoxton-park-carnes-hill-horningsea-park/topic/employment