3.7% —
Lower than 85% of state electorate areas.
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Whitsunday · State Electorate
Jobs & Industry in Whitsunday
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A very low unemployment rate of 3.7% defines the job market in Whitsunday. More people here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, with a strong focus on full-time roles. This creates a stable employment landscape that sits well above the national average.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
About 65.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the Australian figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also much higher than most areas at 62.9%, while the unemployment rate is a little below the state and national levels.
65.7% —
Higher than 74% of state electorate areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
62.9% —
Higher than 83% of state electorate areas.
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
The local economy is led by accommodation and food services at 12.6%, followed by health care and social assistance at 10.7%. Other major employers include mining at 10.4%, retail trade at 9.3%, and construction at 9.1%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 18.8%, followed by professionals at 14.3%. Managers account for 12.1% of the workforce, while community and personal service workers and clerical staff make up 11.7% and 10.9% respectively.
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 Whitsunday [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED30092/whitsunday/topic/employment