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%.

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📍 Golden Plains - South, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Golden Plains - South sits — Unemployment rate

3.0% ▼ -22.9%
  • 2.0%–2.4%: 59 areas
  • 2.4%–2.7%: 54 areas
  • 2.7%–3.1%: 109 areas
  • 3.1%–3.4%: 186 areas
  • 3.4%–3.8%: 219 areas
  • 3.8%–4.1%: 263 areas
  • 4.1%–4.5%: 265 areas
  • 4.5%–4.9%: 196 areas
  • 4.9%–5.2%: 171 areas
  • 5.2%–5.6%: 115 areas
  • 5.6%–5.9%: 123 areas
  • 5.9%–6.3%: 107 areas
  • 6.3%–6.6%: 89 areas
  • 6.6%–7.0%: 68 areas
  • 7.0%–7.4%: 51 areas
  • 7.4%–7.7%: 45 areas
  • 7.7%–8.1%: 38 areas
  • 8.1%–8.4%: 27 areas
  • 8.4%–8.8%: 29 areas
  • 8.8%–9.1%: 12 areas
  • 9.1%–9.5%: 18 areas
  • 9.5%–9.9%: 13 areas
  • 9.9%–10.2%: 21 areas
  • 10.2%–10.6%: 11 areas
  • 10.6%–10.9%: 8 areas
  • 10.9%–11.3%: 7 areas
  • 11.3%–11.6%: 4 areas
  • 11.6%–12.0%: 53 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Golden Plains - South — lower than 90% of areas.

Unemployment rate compared with the state and national average
Golden Plains - South3.0%
3329, VIC 4.0%
Victoria 5.0%
Australia 5.1%

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.

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+).

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