2.5% —
Lower than 97% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 4.5%
- 2021: 2.5%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Exmouth · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Jobs & Industry in Exmouth
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A much higher share of adults are working or looking for work in Exmouth compared to the rest of the country. This active workforce is underpinned by a strong employment rate, with 62.5% of the population in full-time roles.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
The unemployment rate is among the lowest for similar areas at just 2.5%, which is a little below the national figure. This follows a downward trend, as the rate fell 2.0 points since 2016.
66.7% —
Higher than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 64.2%
- 2021: 66.7%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
62.5% —
Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 62.6%
- 2021: 62.5%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Accommodation and food services are the biggest employers at 16.2%. Other common industries include public administration and safety at 8.6%, and retail trade at 8.5%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 16.9%. They are followed by labourers at 15.0% and managers at 14.7%.
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 Exmouth [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/511021277/exmouth/topic/employment