61.9% —
Higher than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
Malaga · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
About 62% of adults in Malaga are working or looking for work, a figure that sits roughly in line with the national average. This level of employment is typical for areas of its kind, reflecting a steady local workforce.
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Around 61.9% of adults are in the labour force, which is a little below the Western Australian figure of 63.9% and about the same as the Australian average of 61.1%.
61.9% —
Higher than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
The industries that employ local workers.
The most common industries people work in is Manufacturing at 46%, ahead of Construction (31%).
The kinds of jobs people do.
The most common occupations people work in is Technicians & trades at 46%, ahead of Machinery operators & drivers (46%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in Malaga [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/504031063/malaga/topic/employment