75.0% —
Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 65.4%
- 2021: 75.0%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
Kalpienung · Suburb / Locality
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A far higher share of adults are working or looking for work in Kalpienung than in most other areas. This strong engagement in the workforce is a standout feature for the small community, with 75% of adults active in the labour market.
Employment, participation and unemployment.
At 75%, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much higher than in most similar areas. This is far above the figures for Victoria (62.4%) and Australia (61.1%).
75.0% —
Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
The industries that employ local workers.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 53%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The kinds of jobs people do.
The most common occupations people work in is Technicians & trades at 33%, ahead of Clerical & administrative (33%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in Kalpienung [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21288/kalpienung/topic/employment