2.2% —
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 3.6%
- 2021: 2.2%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Moyne - West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Jobs & Industry in Moyne - West
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A very low unemployment rate of 2.2% defines the local job market in Moyne - West. While most people find work, those who do are less likely to be in full-time roles compared to the rest of the state and country.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
About 59.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the national figure. Full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 54.6%, and this figure has fallen by 2 points since 2016.
59.9% —
Lower than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 59.7%
- 2021: 59.9%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
54.6% —
Lower than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 56.6%
- 2021: 54.6%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest employer at 16.8%, followed closely by health care and social assistance at 15.4%. Other common industries include construction and retail trade.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Managers make up the largest group of workers at 21.8%, with professionals following at 18.1%. Technicians and trades people represent 13.4% of the local workforce.
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 Moyne - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/217041478/moyne-west/topic/employment