5.9% —
Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 0.0%
- 2021: 5.9%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Cathcart · Suburb / Locality
Jobs & Industry in Cathcart
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A high unemployment rate of 5.9% marks the local job market in Cathcart, which is much higher than most similar areas. While more adults are working or looking for work than in the state average, the local economy relies heavily on agriculture and management roles.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
About 62.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 58.7%. Full-time employment sits at 59.6%, slightly above the state average.
62.2% —
Higher than 56% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 53.4%
- 2021: 62.2%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
59.6% —
Higher than 58% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 57.4%
- 2021: 59.6%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the primary employer for 34.0% of the workforce. Other significant industries include construction at 19.1% and manufacturing at 14.9%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Managers make up the largest group of workers at 31.9%, followed by professionals at 21.3%. Labourers account for 19.1% of roles, while sales workers and clerical staff make up the remainder.
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 Cathcart [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10854/cathcart/topic/employment