0.0% —
Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 0.0%
- 2021: 0.0%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
West River · Suburb / Locality
Jobs & Industry in West River
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A massive 91.1% of adults in West River are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. This reflects a highly active workforce where nearly 69% have full-time roles. The area currently sees no unemployment, making it a standout for job stability compared to the rest of the state.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
The local workforce is exceptionally strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate that is well below the 5.1% seen across Australia. This is mirrored by a full-time employment rate of 68.6%, which is much higher than most similar areas.
91.1% —
Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 83.3%
- 2021: 91.1%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
68.6% —
Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 85.1%
- 2021: 68.6%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Employment is heavily concentrated in one sector, with 74.5% of the workforce engaged in agriculture, forestry and fishing.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Managers make up the largest group of workers at 62.7%, while clerical and administrative roles account for 13.7% and labourers 11.8%.
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 West River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51584/west-river/topic/employment