2.2% —
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 3.8%
- 2021: 2.2%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Port Hedland · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Jobs & Industry in Port Hedland
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
An impressive 75% of workers in Port Hedland are employed full-time, far exceeding the national figure of 58.9%. This is a powerhouse of employment where most adults are working and the unemployment rate is very low. The local economy is heavily driven by the mining and transport sectors.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Working or looking for work is common here, with 74.1% of adults active in the labour force, which is far above the Australian average of 61.1%. Unemployment is also among the lowest for similar areas at just 2.2%.
74.1% —
Higher than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 73.9%
- 2021: 74.1%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
75.0% —
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 76.0%
- 2021: 75.0%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Mining is the dominant employer in Port Hedland, accounting for 26.8% of jobs. Transport and warehousing follow at 12.8%, while health care and social assistance employ 9.8% of the workforce.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 24.9%, which aligns with the area's heavy industrial focus. Professionals and managers also have a strong presence, accounting for 17.2% and 14.5% of roles respectively.
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 Port Hedland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/510021269/port-hedland/topic/employment