3.3% —
Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Bunyip - Garfield · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
Much lower unemployment than most similar areas defines the job market in Bunyip - Garfield. While the typical worker is slightly less likely to be in full-time employment than the state average, the area has a strong level of people working or looking for work.
Employment, participation and unemployment.
The unemployment rate is just 3.3%, which is a little below the state and national figures. This sits alongside a higher than usual level of adults working or looking for work, at 63.6%.
3.3% —
Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
63.6% —
Higher than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
57.7% —
Lower than 59% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
The industries that employ local workers.
Construction is the biggest employer here, making up 18.4% of jobs. Other common industries include health care and social assistance at 9.9%, and retail trade at 8.7%.
The kinds of jobs people do.
Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 20.7%. Managers follow at 15.3%, while professionals and clerical roles each account for about 13% of the local workforce.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in Bunyip - Garfield [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/212011547/bunyip-garfield/topic/employment