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Queensland
Queensland includes the LMRs of Brisbane, Central and North Queensland and Southern Queensland. It covers a total area of approximately 1,734,156 square kilometres and its estimated working population (aged 15 to 64 years) as at 2011 was 3,008,826 people.
Click for information on Central & Northern Qld, Southern Qld and Brisbane.
The Queensland LEO provides a range of monthly and quarterly statistical briefs and Excel data tools on the Queensland Labour Market Statistics page.
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Employment
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Level ('000s)
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2336.4
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Annual Change (000s)
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6.6
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Annual Change (%)
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0.3
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Employment Rate
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Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (current) (%)
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72.3
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Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (3 months to Feb 2013) (%)
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73.3
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Participation Rate
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Persons (%)
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66.2
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Males (%)
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68.0
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Females (%)
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56.2
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Mature Aged Workers (45 years +)
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Employed ('000s)
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892.6
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Employed (% Share)
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38.2
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The five largest employing industries (ANZSIC06 three digit codes) for residents of Queensland according to the 2011 Census are:
- School Education
- Cafes, Restaurants and Takeaway Food Services
- Hospitals
- Supermarket and Grocery Stores
- Architectural, Engineering and Technical 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 Queensland.