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The Tasmania Labour Market Region (LMR) comprises the State of Tasmania itself and includes the cities and towns of Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, Deloraine, New Norfolk, Queenstown, Orford, Bicheno, St Helens and Scottsdale. It covers a total area of approximately 67 900 square kilometres and its estimated resident population as at 30 June 2006 was 489 922 people. |
The Tasmanian Labour Economics Office provides a range of monthly and quarterly statistical briefs and reports on the Tasmanian Labour Market Statistics page.
Regional Characteristics - Tasmania |
3 months to Nov 2011 |
Employment |
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Level ('000s) |
237.0 |
Annual Change (000s) |
0.3 |
Annual Change (%) |
0.1 |
Employment Rate |
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Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (current) (%) |
69.2 |
Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (3 months to Nov 2011) (%) |
69.4 |
Participation Rate |
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Persons (%) |
60.5 |
Males (%) |
61.9 |
Females (%) |
52.6 |
Mature Aged Workers (45 years +) |
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Employed ('000s) |
101.3 |
Employed (% Share) |
42.7 |
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The five largest employing industries (three digit ANZSIC06)in Tasmania according to the 2006 Census are:
- School Education
- Cafes, Restaurants and Takeaway Food Services
- State Government Administration
- Hospitals
- 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 provides Centrelink and DEEWR administrative data for Tasmania.