68.0% —
Higher than 75% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 79.3%
- 2021: 68.0%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
Watercarrin · Suburb / Locality
Jobs & Industry in Watercarrin
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A high rate of employment defines Watercarrin, where 68% of adults are working or looking for work. This level of activity is well above both the state and national figures, marking it as a standout area for workforce participation.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
About 68% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This is well above the Western Australian figure of 63.9% and the national rate of 61.1%.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 88%, ahead of Manufacturing (18%).
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
The most common occupations people work in is Managers at 41%, ahead of Labourers (18%).
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 Watercarrin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51543/watercarrin/topic/employment