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Wondalga · Suburb / Locality

Jobs & Industry in Wondalga

Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing dominate the local economy in Wondalga, where over a third of workers are employed in these fields. The area has a very high proportion of people working or looking for work compared to the rest of the country. This strong employment focus is paired with a high rate of full-time roles.

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📍 Wondalga, Suburb / Locality

Where Wondalga sits — Unemployment rate

8.0% ▲ —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Wondalga — higher than 87% of areas.

Wondalga8.0%
2729, NSW 4.1%
New South Wales 4.9%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, at 71.4%. Full-time employment is also far above the state figure, though the unemployment rate of 8.0% is well above the New South Wales average.

Unemployment rate

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8.0% ▲ —

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).

Labour-force participation

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71.4% ▼ -6.4%

Higher than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.

Employed full-time

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68.6% ▲ +3.3%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

The local workforce is led by agriculture, forestry and fishing at 35.3%. Other main industries include construction at 9.8% and public administration and safety at 7.8%.

Industries people work in

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In Wondalga, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 50%, followed by Construction (14%) and Public administration & safety (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 35.3% Construction 9.8% Public administration & safety 7.8% Transport & warehousing 5.9% Education & training 5.9% Health care & social assistance 5.9%

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 31.4%. Professionals and labourers each account for 7.8% of the workforce, while technicians, trades, and clerical roles each sit at 5.9%.

Occupations people work in

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In Wondalga, the largest group is Managers at 48%, followed by Professionals (12%) and Labourers (12%).

Managers 31.4% Professionals 7.8% Labourers 7.8% Technicians & trades 5.9% Clerical & administrative 5.9% Machinery operators & drivers 5.9%

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 Wondalga [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14390/wondalga/topic/employment