5.6% —
Higher than 69% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 6.5%
- 2021: 5.6%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Preston - West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Jobs & Industry in Preston - West
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
More adults in Preston - West are now working or looking for work than in 2016, with this figure rising to 67.8%. The area is a strong hub for professional and health-related roles, though full-time employment has dipped slightly over the last few years.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, sitting well above the national figure. While the unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is higher than most areas, it has fallen since 2016.
67.8% —
Higher than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 63.9%
- 2021: 67.8%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
57.6% —
Lower than 59% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 59.1%
- 2021: 57.6%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
The local workforce is concentrated in health care and social assistance (14.1%) and education and training (12.4%). Professional and technical roles also make up a large slice of the local economy at 10.5%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 35.7%, followed by managers at 14.3%. Clerical and administrative staff account for 11.8% of the local workforce.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for Preston - West
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in Preston - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/209021429/preston-west/topic/employment