10.2% —
Higher than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 9.9%
- 2021: 10.2%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Canberra East · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Jobs & Industry in Canberra East
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A high unemployment rate of 10.2% stands out in Canberra East, which is well above the national figure. While full-time work is common for those employed, a much smaller share of adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the territory.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Full-time employment rose to 67.5% since 2016, which is well above the national average. However, only 42.7% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below both the ACT and Australia.
42.7% —
Lower than 96% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 49.1%
- 2021: 42.7%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
67.5% —
Higher than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 63.6%
- 2021: 67.5%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Public administration and safety is the biggest employer here, with 26.8% of the workforce in this sector. Health care and social assistance follow at 10.5%, with construction making up 10% of jobs.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Technicians and trades workers are the most common group at 15.7%, followed by professionals at 13.6%. Labourers, managers, and community service workers each make up about 12.6% of the workforce.
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 Canberra East [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801031113/canberra-east/topic/employment