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Jobs & Industry in Southern Brook

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

A rare zero per cent unemployment rate defines the local workforce in Southern Brook. This sparsely populated area sees a high proportion of its workers in full-time roles, which is well above the national figure.

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📍 Southern Brook, Suburb / Locality

Where Southern Brook sits — Unemployment rate

0.0% → —

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

Southern Brook0.0%
6401, WA 6.0%
Western Australia 5.1%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

While 58.3% of adults are working or looking for work—well below the Western Australian figure—those who are employed are typically in full-time roles. This is seen in the 62.2% full-time employment rate, which is higher than most similar areas.

Unemployment rate

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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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58.3% ▼ -19.4%

Lower than 58% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Employed full-time

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62.2% ▼ -12.3%

Higher than 70% 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 37.8% of the workforce. Manufacturing follows at 8.9%, with construction, wholesale trade and retail trade each accounting for 6.7%.

Industries people work in

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In Southern Brook, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 47%, followed by Manufacturing (11%) and Construction (8%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 37.8% Manufacturing 8.9% Construction 6.7% Wholesale trade 6.7% Retail trade 6.7% Professional & technical 6.7% Health care & social assistance 6.7%

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 44.4%, followed by labourers at 15.6%. Machinery operators and drivers account for 8.9% of roles, while technicians, trades and sales workers each represent 6.7%.

Occupations people work in

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In Southern Brook, Managers is the majority at 54%; Labourers is next at 19%.

Managers 44.4% Labourers 15.6% Machinery operators & drivers 8.9% Technicians & trades 6.7% Sales workers 6.7%

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 Southern Brook [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51392/southern-brook/topic/employment