4.9% ▼ -27.7%
Higher than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 6.7%
- 2016: 7.0%
- 2021: 4.9%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Collingwood · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Jobs & Industry in Collingwood
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A high proportion of working adults defines the daily rhythm of Collingwood, where 74.8% of the adult population is employed or seeking work. This figure is far above the national average, marking it as one of the most active workforce hubs in the region.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Employment is strong here, with 70.1% of the workforce in full-time roles, which is far above the Victorian figure of 59.2%. This high level of activity has grown since 2011, while the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.9%.
74.8% ▲ +18.0%
Higher than 96% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 63.3%
- 2016: 67.2%
- 2021: 74.8%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
70.1% ▼ -1.9%
Higher than 97% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 71.4%
- 2016: 70.5%
- 2021: 70.1%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
The local economy is led by professional and technical services at 20.3%, followed by health care and social assistance at 13.6%. Other common industries include education and training, retail, and hospitality.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Professional roles are very common, making up 47.6% of the local workforce. Managers account for another 17.3%, while the remaining jobs are split between clerical roles, community services, and trades.
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 Collingwood [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/206071141/collingwood/topic/employment