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The Southern Queensland LMR includes the towns and cities of the Fraser Coast, Gympie, Toowoomba, Warwick and Western Downs. It covers a total area of approximately 443 040.9 square kilometres and its estimated resident population as at 30 June 2006 was 457 682 people. Click to access information on Central & Northern Qld and Brisbane. |
Regional Characteristics - Southern QLD |
3 months to Nov 2011 |
Employment |
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Level ('000s) |
238.8 |
Annual Change (000s) |
1.4 |
Annual Change (%) |
0.6 |
Employment Rate |
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Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (current) (%) |
70.9 |
Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (3 months to Nov 2011) (%) |
72.9 |
Participation Rate |
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Persons (%) |
62.0 |
Males (%) |
65.3 |
Females (%) |
52.6 |
Mature Aged Workers (45 years +) |
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Employed ('000s) |
107.0 |
Employed (% Share) |
44.8 |
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The five largest employing industries (three digit ANZSIC 06) in Southern Qld according to the 2006 Census are:
- Sheep, Beef Cattle and Grain Farming
- School Education
- Hospitals
- Cafes, Restaurants and Takeaway Food Services
- Supermarket and Grocery Stores
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 Queensland LMR specifically.