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Rockhampton Surrounds - West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Jobs & Industry in Rockhampton Surrounds - West

Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.

Rockhampton Surrounds - West stands out among similar areas for its exceptionally strong employment levels. A huge 64.3% of the workforce is in full-time roles, and the unemployment rate is a very low 1.9%. This reflects a stable job market where most working adults are firmly employed.

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📍 Rockhampton Surrounds - West, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Rockhampton Surrounds - West sits — Unemployment rate

1.9% ▼ -21.4%

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Rockhampton Surrounds - West — lower than 99% of areas.

Rockhampton Surrounds - West1.9%
4702, QLD 4.5%
Queensland 5.4%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

While the proportion of adults working or looking for work is 61.3%, which is about the same as the national figure, the local unemployment rate is well below the Queensland and Australian averages. Full-time employment is well above the state and national figures, despite falling 2.8 points since 2011.

Unemployment rate

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1.9% ▼ -21.4%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).

Labour-force participation

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61.3% ▼ -10.4%

Lower than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.

Employed full-time

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64.3% ▼ -4.2%

Higher than 85% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main employer at 17.1%, followed by construction at 11.7%. Other significant sectors include health care and social assistance (10.8%), mining (8.3%), and education and training (7.8%).

Industries people work in

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No single group dominates in Rockhampton Surrounds - West — Agriculture, forestry & fishing leads at 18%, ahead of Construction (12%) and Health care & social assistance (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 17.1% Construction 11.7% Health care & social assistance 10.8% Mining 8.3% Education & training 7.8% Retail trade 6.2% Transport & warehousing 5.2% Other services 4.4% Public administration & safety 4.1% Professional & technical 3.7%

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Technicians and trades are the most common workers at 18.6%, with managers making up 17.8% of the local workforce. Machinery operators and drivers (13.0%), clerical and administrative staff (12.1%), and labourers (11.0%) also hold significant shares.

Occupations people work in

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Rockhampton Surrounds - West splits fairly evenly between Technicians & trades (19%) and Managers (18%), with Machinery operators & drivers at 13%.

Technicians & trades 18.6% Managers 17.8% Machinery operators & drivers 13.0% Clerical & administrative 12.1% Labourers 11.0% Professionals 10.1% Community & personal service 8.9% Sales workers 5.7%

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 Rockhampton Surrounds - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/308031220/rockhampton-surrounds-west/topic/employment