The Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business publishes a range of labour market data on its Labour Market Information Portal website (lmip.gov.au). The link below provides data from the Labour Force Survey conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The boundaries used in this survey are known as Statistical Area 4 regions. The data provided includes unemployment rate, employment rate, participation rate, youth unemployment rate, unemployment duration, population by age group and employment by industry and occupation.

Labour force status by Labour market region (ASGS) and Sex, as described by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/labour/employment-and-unemployment/labour-force-australia-detailed/latest-release#labour-market-regions-sa4-

The Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business publishes a range of labour market data on its Labour Market Information Portal website (lmip.gov.au).

The link below provides data for the boundaries used by the Department in its administration of jobactive. These boundaries are known as Employment Regions. The data provided includes:

• jobactive caseload data (Australian Government Department of Employment administrative data);
• Centrelink administrative data - Australian Government Department of Employment extract;
• Unemployment rates (Australian Bureau of Statistics Labour Force Survey data and Australian Government Department of Employment estimates, derived from Small Area Labour Markets estimates);
• Employment by industry and occupation (Australian Bureau of Statistics Labour Force Survey data and Census of Population and Housing data);
• Population by age group data (Australian Bureau of Statistics Labour Force Survey data and Australian Bureau of Statistics Estimated Resident Population).

This datasets presents smooth values for the unemployment rate of Local Government Area (LGA) regions for each quarter starting December 2010 up to June 2018. The boundaries used for the dataset follow the 2018 edition of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS). Small Area Labour Markets presents regional estimates of unemployment and the unemployment rate at two small area levels: For approximately 2,100 Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) Statistical Area Level 2s (SA2s), on a State/Territory and Metropolitan/Non-metropolitan basis; and For each of Australia’s 540 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The estimates in Table 1 and 2 are smoothed using a four-quarter average to minimise the variability inherent in small area estimates. A description of the methodology used to prepare the estimates in this publication is presented in the Explanatory Notes, as well as on page 43 of the PDF Publication. Please note: AURIN has spatially enabled the original data. Where data values were "-" (no data provided) in the original data they have been set to null. Caution: Highly disaggregated estimates of unemployment and the unemployment rate at the SA2 and LGA level can display significant variability and should be viewed with caution. Indeed, quarter-to-quarter comparisons may not be indicative of actual movements in the labour market. It is therefore recommended that year-on-year comparisons be used.

This dataset presents data on the population of a region by age group for the Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions as a time series for December 2016, 2020 and 2021. The boundaries for this dataset follow the 2016 edition of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS).

The Australian Department of Education, Skills and Employment publishes a range of labour market data on its Labour Market Information Portal. The data provided includes unemployment rate, employment rate, participation rate, youth unemployment rate, unemployment duration, population by age group and employment by industry and occupation.

AURIN has spatially enabled the original data. Data Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, 12 month average, December 2021. The ABS advises that analysis of regional labour force estimates should typically be based on annual averages, which are important for understanding the state of the labour market and providing medium and long-term signals. The application of annual averages, however, is unlikely to accurately or quickly detect turning points in the regional data during periods of significant change (such as during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic). Original data at the ABS Statistical Area 4 (SA4) level can be found in Table 16. The region named "Western Australia - Outback (North and South)" in the original data has been omitted as it did not match a region within the SA4 2016 ASGS.

Australia Industrial Trends Survey: Composite Index: Labour Market data was reported at 43.900 Index in Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 43.900 Index for Dec 2024. Australia Industrial Trends Survey: Composite Index: Labour Market data is updated quarterly, averaging 48.800 Index from Sep 2014 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 43 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.100 Index in Sep 2017 and a record low of 29.400 Index in Jun 2020. Australia Industrial Trends Survey: Composite Index: Labour Market data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.S043: Australian Chamber-Westpac Industrial Trends Survey.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Australia decreased to 66.80 percent in August from 67 percent in July of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Australia Labor Force Participation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This dataset presents the change in employment through a projection of employment by industries for the Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions projected from 2017 to May 2022. The boundaries for this dataset follow the 2011 edition of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS). The Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business publishes a range of labour market data on its Labour Market Information Portal. The data provided includes unemployment rate, employment rate, participation rate, youth unemployment rate, unemployment duration, population by age group and employment by industry and occupation. Please note:

AURIN has spatially enabled the original data.

Data Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, four quarter average.

This dataset presents data on the labour force categorised by age and sex, available from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Labour Force statistics. This dataset is based on Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) from the 2011 Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS), and covers data for individual months between October 1998 and June 2020. Labour Force statistics are compiled from the Labour Force Survey which is conducted each month throughout Australia as part of the ABS household survey program. The Labour Force Survey provides monthly information about the labour market activity of Australia's resident civilian population aged 15 years and over. The Labour Force Survey is designed to primarily provide estimates of employment and unemployment for the whole of Australia and, secondarily, for each state and territory. This data is ABS data (catalogue number: 6291.0.55.001) used with permission from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. For more information please visit the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

This dataset presents data on the numbers and status of employment by occupation and gender for metropolitan areas following the Greater Capital City Statistical Area (GCCSA) regions as of November 2020. The boundaries for this dataset follow the 2016 edition of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS).

The Australian Department of Education, Skills and Employment publishes a range of labour market data on its Labour Market Information Portal. The data provided includes unemployment rate, employment rate, participation rate, youth unemployment rate, unemployment duration, population by age group and employment by industry and occupation.

AURIN has spatially enabled the original data. Data Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, four-quarter average, except for Australian Total Employment and Australian Employment Distribution, which are seasonally adjusted data.

This dataset presents data on the numbers and status of employment by occupation and gender for the Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions as of August 2018. The boundaries for this dataset follow …Show full descriptionThis dataset presents data on the numbers and status of employment by occupation and gender for the Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions as of August 2018. The boundaries for this dataset follow the 2011 edition of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS). The Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business publishes a range of labour market data on its Labour Market Information Portal. The data provided includes unemployment rate, employment rate, participation rate, youth unemployment rate, unemployment duration, population by age group and employment by industry and occupation. Please note: AURIN has spatially enabled the original data. Data Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, four quarter average. Copyright attribution: Government of the Commonwealth of Australia - Department of Jobs and Small Businesses, (2018): ; accessed from AURIN on 12/16/2021. Licence type: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

The number of employed people in Australia amounted to 14.37 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the number rose by 8.08 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. From 2024 to 2026, the number will increase by 470,000 people.The indicator describes the number of employed people. This refers to persons who during a pre-defined period, either: a) performed wage or salary work, b) held a formal attachment to their job (even if not currently working), (c) performed for-profit work for personal or family gain , (d) were with an enterprise although temporarily not at work for any specific reason.

Small Area Labour Markets presents regional estimates of unemployment and the unemployment rate at two small area levels: For approximately 2,100 Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) Statistical Area Level 2s (SA2s), on a State/Territory and Metropolitan/Non-metropolitan basis, provided in Table 1. For the States, estimates for the Capital City and the Balance of each State are also provided; and For each of Australia’s 550 Local Government Areas (LGAs), provided in Table 2.

This datasets presents smooth values of the number of people in the labour force of Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) regions for each quarter starting December 2010 up to June 2018. The boundaries used for the dataset follow the 2011 edition of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS). Small Area Labour Markets presents regional estimates of unemployment and the unemployment rate at two small area levels: For approximately 2,100 Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) Statistical Area Level 2s (SA2s), on a State/Territory and Metropolitan/Non-metropolitan basis; and For each of Australia’s 540 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The estimates in Table 1 and 2 are smoothed using a four-quarter average to minimise the variability inherent in small area estimates. A description of the methodology used to prepare the estimates in this publication is presented in the Explanatory Notes, as well as on page 43 of the PDF Publication. Please note: AURIN has spatially enabled the original data. Where data values were "-" (no data provided) in the original data they have been set to null. Caution: Highly disaggregated estimates of unemployment and the unemployment rate at the SA2 and LGA level can display significant variability and should be viewed with caution. Indeed, quarter-to-quarter comparisons may not be indicative of actual movements in the labour market. It is therefore recommended that year-on-year comparisons be used.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a widespread shift to remote work, reducing the level of face-to-face interaction between workers and changing their modes and patterns of communication. This study tests whether this transformation in production processes has altered the longstanding labour market trend of increasing demand for interpersonal skills. To address this question, we integrate an established skills taxonomy with the text of over 12 million job postings (covering the period from 2015 to 2022) to measure trends in skills demand at the aggregate and occupational levels. We find that since the start of the pandemic there has been a significant and sustained acceleration in the aggregate demand for interpersonal skills. We also find a strong positive association between an occupation's propensity for remote work and the level of acceleration in interpersonal skills demand for the occupation. Our findings suggest that interpersonal skills continue to grow in importance for employment in the post-pandemic, remote work friendly labour market.

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This dataset presents data on the population of a region by their labour force status, this dataset covers the Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions as of August 2018. The boundaries for this dataset follow the 2011 edition of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS). The Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business publishes a range of labour market data on its Labour Market Information Portal. The data provided includes unemployment rate, employment rate, participation rate, youth unemployment rate, unemployment duration, population by age group and employment by industry and occupation. Please note: AURIN has spatially enabled the original data. Data Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, 12 month average.

This dataset presents data on the numbers and status of employment by industries for the Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions as of August 2018. The boundaries for this dataset follow the 2011 edition of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS). The Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business publishes a range of labour market data on its Labour Market Information Portal. The data provided includes unemployment rate, employment rate, participation rate, youth unemployment rate, unemployment duration, population by age group and employment by industry and occupation. Please note: AURIN has spatially enabled the original data. Data Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, four quarter average.

Employment Services is the Australian Government’s way of helping get more Australians into work. Job Services Australia was the employment services model between 1 July 2009- 30 June 2015. These …Show full descriptionEmployment Services is the Australian Government’s way of helping get more Australians into work. Job Services Australia was the employment services model between 1 July 2009- 30 June 2015. These datasets are the aggregated Job Services Australia youth caseload (job seekers aged 15-24) for labour market regions across Australia, broken down by various demographics including stream classification. The caseload datasets contain information on the number of people being assisted by Job Services Australia for each month of the programme. The outcomes datasets contain information on the number of job seekers who remained in employment for particular milestones (13 weeks or 26 weeks) and who were placed into a job. Further descriptions of employment services and the variable descriptions are available in the attached documentation below. This dataset is provided by the Department of Jobs and Small Business.

This dataset presents aggregated data regarding all of the jobs within the relevant statistical regions, including the number of employee jobs and median employee income per job by sex, classified by Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4). The data spans from 2014-15 to 2018-19 financial year and is aggregated to the 2016 SA4 boundaries. Jobs in Australia provide aggregate statistics and are sourced from the Linked Employer-Employee Dataset (LEED). It provides new information about filled jobs in Australia, the people who hold them, and their employers. The job counts in this release differ from the filled job estimates from other sources such as the Australian Labour Account and the Labour Force Australia. The Jobs in Australia release provides insights into all jobs held throughout the year, while the Labour Account data provides the number of filled jobs at a point-in-time each quarter (and annually for the financial year reference period), and Labour Force Survey data measures the number of people employed each month. For more information on the release please visit the Australian Bureau of Statistics This release provides statistics on the number and nature of jobs, the people who hold them, and their employers. These statistics can be used to understand regional labour markets or to identify the impact of major changes in local communities. The release also provides new insights into the number of jobs people hold, the duration of jobs, and the industries and employment income of concurrent jobs. The scope of these data includes individuals who submitted an individual tax return to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), individuals who had a Pay As You Go (PAYG) payment summary issued by an employer and their employers. AURIN has spatially enabled the original data. The following additional changes were made: Totals are higher than the sum of their components due to data which could not be classified to component characteristics.