3.0% ▼ -22.9%
Lower than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 3.9%
- 2016: 4.6%
- 2021: 3.0%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Golden Plains - South · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Jobs & Industry in Golden Plains - South
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
Fewer full-time roles have been seen in Golden Plains - South since 2011, with the share of full-time workers falling by 3.5 points. Despite this, the area maintains a very strong employment profile. A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is remarkably low at 3.0%.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most other areas, sitting well above the national figure of 61.1%. This strength is reflected in the unemployment rate, which is much lower than most areas and fell to 3.0% by 2021.
65.6% ▲ +0.0%
Higher than 69% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 65.6%
- 2016: 64.4%
- 2021: 65.6%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
58.0% ▼ -5.6%
Lower than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 61.5%
- 2016: 58.9%
- 2021: 58.0%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Construction is the most common industry for local workers at 13.7%, followed by health care and social assistance at 12.8%. Agriculture, forestry and fishing also make up a significant portion of the workforce at 10.7%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Technicians and trades workers are the most common occupation at 18.8%. Professionals make up 16.5% of the workforce, while managers account for 15.6%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in Golden Plains - South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/203011035/golden-plains-south/topic/employment