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The Hunter LMR includes the towns and cities of the Central Coast, Hunter, Keepit, Lower Hunter, Manning and Upper Hunter. It covers a total area of approximately 54 201.3 square kilometres and its estimated resident population as at 30 June 2006 was 1 044 887 people. Click to access information on Sydney, Northern NSW, Southern NSW and Western NSW. |
Regional Characteristics - Hunter |
3 months to Nov 2011 |
Employment |
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Level ('000s) |
523.9 |
Annual Change (000s) |
-8.5 |
Annual Change (%) |
-1.6 |
Employment Rate |
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Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (current) (%) |
71.5 |
Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (3 months to Nov 2011) (%) |
71.9 |
Participation Rate |
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Persons (%) |
60.6 |
Males (%) |
63.9 |
Females (%) |
51.3 |
Mature Aged Workers (45 years +) |
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Employed ('000s) |
205.7 |
Employed (% Share) |
39.3 |
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The five largest employing industries (three digit ANZSIC 06) in Hunter according to the 2006 Census are:
- School Education
- Hospitals
- Cafes, Restaurants and Takeaway Food Services
- Supermarket and Grocery Stores
- Residential Care Services
More regional employment information, including main occupations and industries, and a wide range of workforce characteristics, can be found on the Regional Reports and Charts channel. The DEEWR Labour Market Information Portal provides Centrelink and DEEWR administrative data for the Hunter LMR specifically.