5.2% —
Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
East Perth · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Jobs & Industry in East Perth
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
Full-time employment has climbed significantly in East Perth, with 68.2% of the workforce now in permanent roles. This is well above the national figure of 58.9%, marking the area as a major hub for professional activity. The workforce is highly active, though the unemployment rate of 5.2% remains slightly higher than in most other areas.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Around 70% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much higher than most other areas. While full-time employment is well above the state average, the unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is about the same as the national figure.
70.0% —
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
68.2% —
Higher than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Professional and technical services are the biggest employer at 14.5%, followed by health care and social assistance at 12.2%. Other major industries include accommodation and food services at 11.5% and mining at 10.0%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 36.2%, while managers account for 15.0%. Clerical and administrative roles follow at 11.6%, with community and personal service workers making up 11.0% of the 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 East Perth [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/503021295/east-perth/topic/employment