2.6% ▲ —
Lower than 93% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 0.0%
- 2016: 2.3%
- 2021: 2.6%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
499 or less · Section of State Range
Jobs & Industry in 499 or less
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
More adults are working or looking for work in 499 or less than in most similar areas. This workforce is strong, with 71.3% of adults active in the labour market, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also more common here than in most other areas.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
The unemployment rate is only 2.6%, among the lowest for this level and a little below the Australian average. Full-time work rose to 60.6% since 2011, which is a little above the national figure.
71.3% ▼ -3.2%
Higher than 99% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 73.7%
- 2016: 61.3%
- 2021: 71.3%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
60.6% ▲ +3.8%
Higher than 72% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 58.4%
- 2016: 51.5%
- 2021: 60.6%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Nearly a quarter of the workforce is employed in public administration and safety (24.8%). Other common industries include construction at 12.2%, and professional, technical, education, and health services all around 10% to 12%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 28.7%, followed by managers at 18.5%. Clerical and administrative roles account for 13.7% of jobs, while technicians and trades make up 12.5%.
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 499 or less [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sosr/SOSR822/499-or-less/topic/employment