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The Southern New South Wales LMR includes the towns and cities of ACT/ Queanbeyan, Eurobodalla, Lower South Coast, Murray Darling, Shoalhaven, South Eastern, Southern Ranges and Sturt. It covers a total area of approximately
206 886.3 square kilometres and its estimated resident population as at 30 June 2006 was
935 453 people. Click to access information on Sydney, Hunter , Northern NSW and Western NSW Click for information on the ACT specifically. |
Regional Characteristics - Southern NSW (incl ACT) |
3 months to Feb 2011 |
Employment |
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Level ('000s) |
510.8 |
Annual Change (000s) |
20.2 |
Annual Change (%) |
4.1 |
Employment Rate |
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Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (current) (%) |
74.8 |
Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (3 months to Feb 2011) (%) |
73.3 |
Participation Rate |
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Persons (%) |
66.7 |
Males (%) |
69.8 |
Females (%) |
58.0 |
Mature Aged Workers (45 years +) |
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Employed ('000s) |
217.5 |
Employed (% Share) |
42.6 |
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The five largest employing industries (three digit ANZSIC 06) in Southern NSW (including ACT) according to the 2006 Census are:
- Central Government Administration
- School Education
- Defence
- Cafes, Restaurants and Takeaway Food Services
- Sheep, Beef Cattle and Grain Farming
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 also provides Census data as well as Centrelink and DEEWR administrative data for the Southern NSW LMR specifically.