5.2% —
Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
St Kilda - West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Jobs & Industry in St Kilda - West
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A very high share of working adults is found in St Kilda - West, where 69.2% are employed or looking for work. This is well above the national figure of 61.1%. The area is defined by a strong presence of high-skilled professionals and a high rate of full-time employment.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas, with 65.6% of the population working full-time. This is well above the 59.2% seen across Victoria, though the unemployment rate of 5.2% is about the same as the state and national figures.
69.2% —
Higher than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
65.6% —
Higher than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
The local workforce is led by professional and technical services at 16.1%. Other major employers include health care and social assistance at 11.9%, and education and training at 9.0%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Professional roles are very common here, making up 37.7% of jobs. This high level of professional work is supported by a strong showing of managers at 18.8% and clerical and administrative staff at 11.3%.
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 St Kilda - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/206051514/st-kilda-west/topic/employment