7.1% —
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 11.4%
- 2021: 7.1%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Two Rocks · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Jobs & Industry in Two Rocks
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A high unemployment rate of 7.1% marks the local job market in Two Rocks, which is a little above the national figure. While more adults have started working or looking for work since 2016, the area still sees fewer people in full-time roles compared to most other places.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
The number of adults working or looking for work rose to 58.3% in 2021, though this remains well below the Western Australian figure. Unemployment has fallen 4.3 points since 2016, but at 7.1%, it is still much higher than in most areas.
58.3% —
Lower than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 56.3%
- 2021: 58.3%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
57.5% —
Lower than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 57.8%
- 2021: 57.5%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Employment is spread across several key sectors, with construction and mining being the most common at 14.1% and 14.0% respectively. Health care and social assistance also make up a large share at 12.2%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Technicians and trades workers are the most common occupation at 22.2%. Other frequent roles include labourers at 12.5%, professionals at 12.2%, and community and personal service workers at 12.1%.
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 Two Rocks [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/505031257/two-rocks/topic/employment