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The Central and North Queensland LMR includes the towns and cities of Bundaberg, Cairns, Capricornia, Far North, Gladstone, Mackay, Mt Isa and Townsville. It covers a total area of approximately 1 271 096.8 square kilometres and its estimated resident population as at 30 June 2006 was 959 516 people. Click for information on Southern Qld and Brisbane. |
Regional Characteristics - Central and North QLD |
3 months to Nov 2011 |
Employment |
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Level ('000s) |
552.6 |
Annual Change (000s) |
-3.7 |
Annual Change (%) |
-0.7 |
Employment Rate |
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Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (current) (%) |
74.7 |
Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (3 months to Nov 2011) (%) |
75.6 |
Participation Rate |
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Persons (%) |
69.7 |
Males (%) |
71.7 |
Females (%) |
59.0 |
Mature Aged Workers (45 years +) |
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Employed ('000s) |
202.4 |
Employed (% Share) |
36.6 |
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The five largest employing industries (three digit ANZSIC 06) in Central and Northern QLD according to the 2006 Census are:
and Northern QLD according to the 2006 Census are:
- School Education
- Cafes, Restaurants and Takeaway Food Services
- Local Government Administration
- Hospitals
- Coal Mining
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 Central and Northern Queensland LMR specifically.