Victoria
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 working population (aged 15 to 64 years) as at 2011 was 3,749,890 people.
Click on the links to access information on Western Victoria, Melbourne, and Eastern Victoria
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Employment |
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Level ('000s) |
2888.4 |
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Annual Change (000s) |
34.4 |
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Annual Change (%) |
1.2 |
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Employment Rate |
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Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (current) (%) |
72.0 |
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Employment Rate, 15-64 year olds (3 months to Feb 2013) (%) |
72.0 |
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Participation Rate |
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Persons (%) |
65.3 |
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Males (%) |
67.8 |
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Females (%) |
55.2 |
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Mature Aged Workers (45 years +) |
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Employed ('000s) |
1105.9 |
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Employed (% Share) |
38.3 |
The five largest employing industries (ANZSIC06 three digit codes) for residents of Victoria according to the 2011 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.