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Victoria includes the Labour Market Regions (LMRs) of Eastern Victoria, Melbourne and Western Victoria. It covers a total area of approximately 227 594.4 square kilometres and its estimated resident population as at 30 June 2006 was
5 128 310 people. Click on the links to access information on Western Victoria, Melbourne, and Eastern Victoria |
Regional Characteristics - Victoria |
3 months to Nov 2011 |
Employment |
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Level ('000s) |
2879.6 |
Annual Change (000s) |
26.1 |
Annual Change (%) |
0.9 |
Employment Rate |
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Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (current) (%) |
72.7 |
Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (3 months to Nov 2011) (%) |
72.8 |
Participation Rate |
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Persons (%) |
65.6 |
Males (%) |
68.8 |
Females (%) |
55.8 |
Mature Aged Workers (45 years +) |
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Employed ('000s) |
1095.3 |
Employed (% Share) |
38.0 |
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The five largest employing industries (three digit ANZSIC 06) in Victoria according to the 2006 Census are:
- School Education
- Cafes, Restaurants and Takeaway Food Services
- Hospitals
- Supermarket and Grocery Stores
- Legal and Accounting Services
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 Victoria.