13.0% —
Higher than 94% of suburb / locality areas.
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Kunghur Creek · Suburb / Locality
Jobs & Industry in Kunghur Creek
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A striking jump in unemployment has shaped the recent job market in Kunghur Creek. While many residents hold full-time roles, the area now faces a jobless rate of 13%, which is well above the national figure.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Full-time work is common here at 61.9%, which is well above the New South Wales figure. However, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is well below the Australian average.
54.8% —
Lower than 68% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 42.9%
- 2021: 54.8%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
61.9% —
Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Work across the area is split evenly between agriculture, forestry and fishing and the accommodation and food sectors, both at 23.8%. Construction, retail, and health care each account for 14.3% of jobs.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Managers and technicians and trades workers make up the largest groups at 23.8% each. Professionals, community and personal service workers, and clerical staff each represent 19% 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 Kunghur Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12222/kunghur-creek/topic/employment