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Jobs & Industry in Bow Bridge

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

Work patterns in Bow Bridge have shifted since 2011, though the local economy remains anchored in the land. The area is now defined by a striking lack of unemployment, with 0.0% of the workforce without a job. This stability sits alongside a low number of full-time roles compared to the rest of the country.

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Where Bow Bridge sits — Unemployment rate

0.0% —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Bow Bridge — lower than 99% of areas.

Bow Bridge0.0%
6333, WA 3.8%
Western Australia 5.1%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

While 62.3% of adults are working or looking for work, only 43.6% have full-time jobs. This is far below the national figure of 58.9% and the Western Australian rate of 60.2%.

Unemployment rate

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0.0% —

Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Labour-force participation

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62.3% —

Higher than 56% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Employed full-time

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43.6% —

Lower than 93% of suburb / locality areas.

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry for 30.8% of workers. Other common employers include accommodation and food services at 12.8% and retail trade at 10.3%.

Industries people work in

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In Bow Bridge, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 40%, followed by Accommodation & food (17%) and Retail trade (13%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 30.8% Accommodation & food 12.8% Retail trade 10.3% Manufacturing 7.7% Construction 7.7% Education & training 7.7%

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 38.5%. Technicians and trades follow at 17.9%, while professionals and sales workers each account for 10.3% of the local workforce.

Occupations people work in

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In Bow Bridge, the largest group is Managers at 42%, followed by Technicians & trades (19%) and Professionals (11%).

Managers 38.5% Technicians & trades 17.9% Professionals 10.3% Sales workers 10.3% Community & personal service 7.7% Labourers 7.7%

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 Bow Bridge [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50163/bow-bridge/topic/employment