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The Northern Territory Labour Market Region (LMR) includes the towns and cities of Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Tenant Creek, Alice Springs and Jabiru. It covers a total area of approximately 1 352 200 square kilometres and its estimated resident population as at 30 June 2006 was 210 674 people. |
The Northern Territory Labour Economics Office produces a monthly report with information on the Northern Territory labour market called the Northern Territory Labour Market Review. Click on the link below to access the latest report:
Northern Territory Labour Market Review (November 2011)
Northern Territory Labour Market Review (November 2011) - rtf version.
Regional Characteristics - Northern Territory |
3 months to Nov 2011 |
Employment |
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Level ('000s) |
125.2 |
Annual Change (000s) |
1.2 |
Annual Change (%) |
0.9 |
Employment Rate |
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Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (current) (%) |
76.4 |
Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (3 months to Nov 2011) (%) |
76.1 |
Participation Rate |
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Persons (%) |
74.9 |
Males (%) |
75.7 |
Females (%) |
68.4 |
Mature Aged Workers (45 years +) |
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Employed ('000s) |
45.3 |
Employed (% Share) |
36.2 |
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The five largest employing industries (three digit ANZSIC 06) in the Northern Territory according to the 2006 Census are:
- State Government Administration
- School Education
- Defence
- Local Government Administration
- Accommodation
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 Northern Territory.