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The Western New South Wales LMR includes the towns and cities of Chifley, Far West, Gwydir Namoi, Lachlan, Orana, Oxley, Patterson and Windamere. It covers a total area of approximately 457 659.9 square kilometres and its estimated resident population as at 30 June 2006 was 369 537 people. Click to access information on Sydney, Northern NSW, Southern NSW and Hunter |
Regional Characteristics - Western NSW |
3 months to Nov 2011 |
Employment |
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Level ('000s) |
185.0 |
Annual Change (000s) |
-2.4 |
Annual Change (%) |
-1.3 |
Employment Rate |
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Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (current) (%) |
68.3 |
Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (3 months to Nov 2011) (%) |
70.5 |
Participation Rate |
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Persons (%) |
61.8 |
Males (%) |
64.6 |
Females (%) |
51.9 |
Mature Aged Workers (45 years +) |
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Employed ('000s) |
80.5 |
Employed (% Share) |
43.5 |
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The five largest employing industries (three digit ANZSIC 06) in Western NSW according to the 2006 Census are:
- Sheep, Beef Cattle and Grain Farming
- School Education
- Hospitals
- Cafes, Restaurants and Takeaway Food Services
- Local Government Administration
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 Western NSW LMR specifically.