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Jobs & Industry in Drome

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

Just 47.5% of adults in Drome are working or looking for work, a figure that is far below the national average. This low level of employment stands out significantly compared to both the state and the rest of the country.

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Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

The share of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most areas, sitting 14 points below the Australian figure and 16 points below Western Australia.

Labour-force participation

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47.5% —

Lower than 83% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

The most common industries people work in is Retail trade at 26%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (21%).

Industries people work in

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In Drome, the largest group is Retail trade at 33%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (27%) and Education & training (20%).

Retail trade 26.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing 21.1% Education & training 15.8% Health care & social assistance 15.8%

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

The most common occupations people work in is Technicians & trades at 42%, ahead of Labourers (26%).

Occupations people work in

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In Drome, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 31%, followed by Labourers (19%) and Community & personal service (15%).

Technicians & trades 42.1% Labourers 26.3% Community & personal service 21.1% Managers 15.8% Professionals 15.8% Machinery operators & drivers 15.8%

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 Drome [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50425/drome/topic/employment