5.5% —
Higher than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Berwick - South West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Jobs & Industry in Berwick - South West
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A strong workforce defines Berwick - South West, where 71.9% of adults are working or looking for work. This is far above the national figure of 61.1%. Most of these residents hold full-time roles, contributing to a busy local economy.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, with 71.9% of adults active in the labour force. While 61.3% have full-time jobs, the unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is slightly higher than most similar areas.
71.9% —
Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
61.3% —
Higher than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 15.4%. Other common industries include retail trade at 10.5%, construction at 10.0%, and manufacturing at 8.8%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Professional roles are the most common occupation for 22.9% of the workforce. Other frequent jobs include technicians and trades at 14.5% and clerical or administrative work at 12.7%.
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 Berwick - South West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/212021554/berwick-south-west/topic/employment