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The Greater Western Australia LMR includes the towns and cities of Goldfields/Esperance, Kimberley, Mid West and Gascoyne, Midlands/Wheatbelt, Pilbara and Southern Western Australia. It covers a total area of approximately
2 525 308.8 square kilometres and its estimated resident population as at 30 June 2006 was 470 518 people. Click here to access information on the Perth region. |
Regional Characteristics - Greater WA |
3 months to Nov 2011 |
Employment |
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Level ('000s) |
279.1 |
Annual Change (000s) |
7.1 |
Annual Change (%) |
2.6 |
Employment Rate |
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Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (current) (%) |
73.9 |
Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (3 months to Nov 2011) (%) |
72.8 |
Participation Rate |
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Persons (%) |
67.5 |
Males (%) |
72.5 |
Females (%) |
56.9 |
Mature Aged Workers (45 years +) |
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Employed ('000s) |
117.9 |
Employed (% Share) |
42.2 |
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The five largest employing industries (three digit ANZSIC 06) in Greater WA according to the 2006 Census are:
- Sheep, Beef Cattle and Grain Farming
- School Education
- Metal Ore Mining
- Local Government Administration
- Cafes, Restaurants and Takeaway Food 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 the Greater WA LMR specifically.