Australian Capital Territory

ACT Region Map

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is situated in the southern interior of New South Wales, includes the city of Canberra and its surrounding region, and covers a total area of approximately 2300 square kilometres. Its estimated working population (aged 15 to 64 years) as at 2011 was 262,553 people.

The ACT now forms part of the Southern NSW DEEWR Labour Market Region (LMR). Click on the link for more information on the wider LMR: Southern NSW

Regional Characteristics - Australian Capital Territory, 3 months to Feb 2013

Employment

Level ('000s)

209.5

Annual Change (000s)

3.3

Annual Change (%)

1.6

Employment Rate

Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (current) (%)

78.0

Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (3 months to Feb 2013) (%)

78.6

Participation Rate

Persons (%)

72.7

Males (%)

72.9

Females (%)

65.7

Mature Aged Workers (45 years +)

Employed ('000s)

73.2

Employed (% Share)

34.9

The five largest employing industries (ANZSIC06 three digit codes) for residents of Australian Capital Territory according to the 2011 Census are:

  • Central Government Administration
  • Defence
  • Cafes, Restaurants and Takeaway Food Services
  • Tertiary Education
  • School Education

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 ACT.