4.2% —
Lower than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 5.4%
- 2021: 4.2%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Croydon - West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Jobs & Industry in Croydon - West
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A low unemployment rate of 4.2% defines the local job market in Croydon - West. Most working adults are in full-time roles, contributing to a stable economic environment for the community. This reflects a steady workforce where a large proportion of residents are actively employed.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
About 60.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the Victorian figure of 62.4%. Full-time employment sits at 59.8%, while the unemployment rate has fallen 1.2 points since 2016 to reach a level lower than most areas.
60.8% —
Lower than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 59.5%
- 2021: 60.8%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
59.8% —
Higher than 59% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 60.7%
- 2021: 59.8%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Health care and social assistance is the most common industry here at 14.4%. Other major employers include construction at 11.8%, retail trade at 10.1%, and education and training at 9.8%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Professional roles are the most frequent occupation for residents at 26.0%. Managers make up 14.2% of the workforce, followed by technicians and trades at 13.2% and clerical and administrative staff at 13.1%.
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 Croydon - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/211031451/croydon-west/topic/employment