3.4% —
Lower than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 9.1%
- 2021: 3.4%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Lawson · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Jobs & Industry in Lawson
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
Over 81% of adults in Lawson are working or looking for work, a figure far above the national average. This high level of activity is paired with a low unemployment rate of 3.4%, making it a strong job market for the area.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
The proportion of adults working or looking for work rose 18 points since 2016 to reach a level among the highest for similar areas. Full-time employment is also common at 66.2%, which is well above the national figure.
81.3% —
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 63.5%
- 2021: 81.3%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
66.2% —
Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 68.3%
- 2021: 66.2%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Public administration and safety is the most common industry for local workers at 20.4%. Other major employers include health care and social assistance at 13.2%, and professional and technical services at 11.9%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 35.1%. Managers account for 13% of the workforce, while clerical and administrative roles represent 12.7%.
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 Lawson [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801011018/lawson/topic/employment