3.5% ▲ +15.0%
Lower than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 3.1%
- 2016: 3.2%
- 2021: 3.5%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Curtin · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Jobs & Industry in Curtin
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
More than 65% of adults in Curtin are working or looking for work, reflecting a highly active local workforce. The area is marked by a very low unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is much lower than most similar areas. This creates a stable professional environment where most residents are employed in secure, full-time roles.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Full-time employment for 62.9% of residents is well above the national figure, though this has fallen slightly since 2011. While 65.6% of adults are in the workforce, this is well below the typical rate for the ACT.
65.6% ▼ -0.4%
Higher than 69% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 65.9%
- 2016: 62.3%
- 2021: 65.6%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
62.9% ▼ -4.1%
Higher than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 65.5%
- 2016: 62.7%
- 2021: 62.9%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
One third of workers are employed in public administration and safety, making it the dominant industry. Other significant employers include health care and social assistance at 13.5%, and professional and technical services at 11.7%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Professional roles are common here, making up 38.6% of jobs, while managers account for another 21.6%. Clerical and administrative positions follow at 11.7%.
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 Curtin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801091100/curtin/topic/employment