11.1% —
Higher than 91% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 0.0%
- 2021: 11.1%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Moorlands · Suburb / Locality
Jobs & Industry in Moorlands
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A striking 11.1% unemployment rate defines the job market in Moorlands, which is well above both the state and national figures. While most adults are working or looking for work, there is a notable shortage of full-time roles compared to other similar areas.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
About 75% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%. However, full-time employment is well below the state average at 48.5%.
75.0% —
Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 55.8%
- 2021: 75.0%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
48.5% —
Lower than 87% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Nearly half of the workforce, or 48.5%, is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Retail and wholesale trade also play a role, with 12.1% and 9.1% of workers respectively.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Managers and labourers make up the bulk of the local workforce, accounting for 39.4% and 33.3% of occupations. No one in the area works as a professional, technician, or in community services.
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 Moorlands [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40918/moorlands/topic/employment