11.9% —
Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 0.0%
- 2021: 11.9%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Pelton · Suburb / Locality
Jobs & Industry in Pelton
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
An unemployment rate of 11.9% is among the highest for similar areas in Pelton. While more adults are working or looking for work than in the state or national figures, far fewer people are in full-time roles. This creates a job market where stability is lower than usual.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
About 62.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is slightly above the national figure of 61.1%. However, full-time employment is well below the state's 58% at just 50%, and the unemployment rate is well above the Australian average.
62.7% —
Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 58.0%
- 2021: 62.7%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
50.0% —
Lower than 85% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 62.5%
- 2021: 50.0%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Construction is the most common industry for local workers at 32.4%, followed by manufacturing at 20.6%. Other significant sectors include retail trade, health care, and food and accommodation services.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Machinery operators and drivers make up the largest group of workers at 26.5%, with labourers following at 20.6%. Professionals account for 17.6% of the workforce, while clerical staff and managers make up smaller shares.
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 Pelton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13190/pelton/topic/employment