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Jobs & Industry in Simpsons Bay

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

A massive 19% unemployment rate defines the job market in Simpsons Bay, which is far above the state and national figures. This high level of joblessness marks a stark contrast to other similar areas across the region.

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📍 Simpsons Bay, Suburb / Locality

Where Simpsons Bay sits — Unemployment rate

19.0% —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Simpsons Bay — higher than 99% of areas.

Simpsons Bay19.0%
7150, TAS 5.4%
Tasmania 5.9%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

The number of adults working or looking for work is 55.3%, which is well below the Australian figure of 61.1%. This lower participation rate sits alongside an unemployment rate that is far above both Tasmania and the rest of the country.

Unemployment rate

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19.0% —

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Labour-force participation

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55.3% —

Lower than 67% 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 Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 32%, ahead of Public administration & safety (21%).

Industries people work in

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In Simpsons Bay, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 46%, followed by Public administration & safety (31%) and Accommodation & food (23%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 31.6% Public administration & safety 21.1% Accommodation & food 15.8%

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

The most common occupations people work in is Technicians & trades at 42%, ahead of Sales workers (21%).

Occupations people work in

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In Simpsons Bay, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 38%, followed by Sales workers (19%) and Professionals (14%).

Technicians & trades 42.1% Sales workers 21.1% Professionals 15.8% Clerical & administrative 15.8% Labourers 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 Simpsons Bay [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60602/simpsons-bay/topic/employment