3.1% ▲ +6.1%
Lower than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 2.9%
- 2016: 4.5%
- 2021: 3.1%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Gordon · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Jobs & Industry in Gordon
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
More than 70% of adults in Gordon are working or looking for work, creating a highly active local workforce. The area stands out for its strong employment levels, with a typical resident more likely to be in full-time work than those in most other parts of Australia.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Full-time employment is very high at 67.7%, which is well above the national figure. While 70.4% of adults are working or looking for work, this is lower than it was in 2011. The unemployment rate is much lower than most areas at 3.1%.
70.4% ▼ -7.1%
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 75.8%
- 2016: 72.0%
- 2021: 70.4%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
67.7% ▼ -1.8%
Higher than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 68.9%
- 2016: 68.0%
- 2021: 67.7%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Public administration and safety is the biggest employer here, accounting for 29.6% of jobs. Other common industries include health care and social assistance at 12.9%, and construction at 9.4%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Professional roles are the most common occupation at 21.9%. Clerical and administrative workers make up 20.1% of the workforce, followed by managers at 15.7%.
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 Gordon [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801071078/gordon/topic/employment