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The Western Victoria LMR includes the towns and cities of Bendigo, Eureka, Geelong, Grampians, Hampden, Mid Murray, Sunraysia and Western District. It covers a total area of approximately 131 553.3 square kilometres and its estimated resident population as at 30 June 2006 was 820 416 people. Click to access information on Melbourne, and Eastern Victoria |
Regional Characteristics - Western Victoria |
3 months to Nov 2011 |
Employment |
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Level ('000s) |
439.6 |
Annual Change (000s) |
10.8 |
Annual Change (%) |
2.5 |
Employment Rate |
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Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (current) (%) |
72.4 |
Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (3 months to Nov 2011) (%) |
70.9 |
Participation Rate |
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Persons (%) |
63.1 |
Males (%) |
67.3 |
Females (%) |
53.5 |
Mature Aged Workers (45 years +) |
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Employed ('000s) |
182.5 |
Employed (% Share) |
41.5 |
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The five largest employing industries (three digit ANZSIC 06) in Western Victoria according to the 2006 Census are:
- School Education
- Hospitals
- Sheep, Beef Cattle and Grain Farming
- 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 provides Centrelink and DEEWR administrative data for the Western Victoria LMR specifically.