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Jobs & Industry in Bowes

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

A high rate of full-time work defines the local economy in Bowes, where 67.3% of the workforce is employed full-time. This is well above the national figure of 58.9%, reflecting a strong presence of stable, long-term employment in the area.

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📍 Bowes, Suburb / Locality

Where Bowes sits — Unemployment rate

5.2% ▲ —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Bowes — higher than 71% of areas.

Bowes5.2%
6535, WA 4.5%
Western Australia 5.1%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

About 65.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is higher than most similar areas. While full-time employment is very high, the unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Unemployment rate

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5.2% ▲ —

Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Labour-force participation

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65.9% ▼ -0.2%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Employed full-time

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67.3% ▼ -5.1%

Higher than 85% 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 here, employing 40.4% of the workforce. Other significant employers include public administration and safety at 13.5%, with mining and construction each making up 11.5%.

Industries people work in

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In Bowes, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 44%, followed by Public administration & safety (15%) and Mining (13%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 40.4% Public administration & safety 13.5% Mining 11.5% Construction 11.5% Education & training 9.6% Health care & social assistance 5.8%

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Managers make up a large portion of the local workforce at 38.5%. Other common roles include clerical and administrative workers at 15.4%, while community and personal service workers and sales staff each account for 9.6%.

Occupations people work in

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In Bowes, the largest group is Managers at 41%, followed by Clerical & administrative (16%) and Community & personal service (10%).

Managers 38.5% Clerical & administrative 15.4% Community & personal service 9.6% Sales workers 9.6% Professionals 7.7% Labourers 7.7% Technicians & trades 5.8%

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 Bowes [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50165/bowes/topic/employment