0.9% ▲ —
Lower than 67% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 0.0%
- 2016: 0.8%
- 2021: 0.9%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Hmas Cerberus · Suburb / Locality
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A huge 93.4% of adults in Hmas Cerberus are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. This creates a highly active local workforce where almost everyone is employed, with the vast majority in full-time roles. It is a specialised hub where the typical workday is defined by public service and safety.
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Full-time employment is very high at 85.6%, sitting far above both Victoria and Australia. This strong activity is mirrored by an unemployment rate of just 0.9%, which is well below the national and state figures.
0.9% ▲ —
Lower than 67% of suburb / locality areas.
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
93.4% ▲ +0.9%
Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
85.6% ▼ -1.3%
Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
The industries that employ local workers.
The workforce is overwhelmingly concentrated in one sector, with 93.5% of people working in public administration and safety. Other industries like healthcare, education, and construction make up very small fractions of the local economy.
The kinds of jobs people do.
Nearly half of the workers are technicians and tradespeople, making up 47.3% of the workforce. Community and personal service roles are also common at 35.6%, while professionals and managers each account for around 6% to 7% of jobs.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in Hmas Cerberus [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21195/hmas-cerberus/topic/employment