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Queensland includes the LMRs of Brisbane, Central and North Queensland and Southern Queensland. It covers a total area of approximately 1 734 156 square kilometres and its estimated resident population as at 30 June 2006 was 4 091 546 people. Click for information on Central & Northern Qld, Southern Qld and Brisbane. |
The Queensland LEO provides a range of monthly and quarterly statistical briefs and Excel data tools on the Queensland Labour Market Statistics page.
Regional Characteristics - Queensland |
3 months to Nov 2011 |
Employment |
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Level ('000s) |
2361.4 |
Annual Change (000s) |
20.2 |
Annual Change (%) |
0.9 |
Employment Rate |
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Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (current) (%) |
74.2 |
Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (3 months to Nov 2011) (%) |
74.3 |
Participation Rate |
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Persons (%) |
67.6 |
Males (%) |
69.8 |
Females (%) |
58.5 |
Mature Aged Workers (45 years +) |
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Employed ('000s) |
891.6 |
Employed (% Share) |
37.8 |
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The five largest employing industries (three digit ANZSIC 06) in Queensland according to the 2006 Census are:
- School Education
- Cafes, Restaurants and Takeaway Food Services
- Hospitals
- Supermarket and Grocery Stores
- Residential Building Construction
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 Queensland.