In 2003-04, there was an average labour force participation rate of 59.0% in Tasmania. The participation rate ranged from a low of 56.6% in the Mersey-Lyell Region to 60.9% in the Northern Region.
The 2003-04 average unemployment rate was 6.9% for Tasmania. The unemployment rate ranged from a low of 6.2% in the Greater Hobart-Southern Region to 7.8% in the Northern Region.
LABOUR, Tasmanian regional overview: Annual average(a)(b)(c) - 2003-04
|
 | Unit | Greater Hobart-
Southern | Northern | Mersey-Lyell | Tasmania |
|
| Employed | '000 | 104.8 | 60.5 | 44.8 | 210.1 |
| Unemployed | '000 | 7.0 | 5.1 | 3.5 | 15.6 |
| Unemployment rate | % | 6.2 | 7.8 | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Participation rate | % | 59.0 | 60.9 | 56.6 | 59.0 |
| Civilian population | '000 | 189.5 | 107.9 | 85.3 | 382.8 |
(a) Persons aged 15 years and over.
(b) Averages calculated on monthly original estimates.
(c) Differences between the aggregation of regions and state-level totals may vary due to the annual average methodology used.
Source: Labour Force, Australia, Detailed - Electronic Delivery, Monthly (cat. no. 6291.0.55.001). |
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