2.8% —
Lower than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Koo Wee Rup · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Jobs & Industry in Koo Wee Rup
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A very low unemployment rate of 2.8% defines the job market in Koo Wee Rup. More people here are working or looking for work compared to most other areas. This creates a productive local economy where full-time employment is more common than the state and national figures.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Working or looking for work is common here, with 65.9% of adults active in the labour force, well above the 61.1% national figure. Full-time employment is also a little higher than the state average at 60.9%.
65.9% —
Higher than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
60.9% —
Higher than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Construction is the biggest employer for 17.5% of the workforce. Other major industries include health care and social assistance at 11.4%, and manufacturing at 8.7%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 19.1%. Managers follow at 13.8%, while labourers and clerical staff each account for around 12% of jobs.
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 Koo Wee Rup [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/212011548/koo-wee-rup/topic/employment