Modelled Regional Labour Force estimates of employment and unemployment
In original terms, in September 2026:
This release provides modelled original labour force estimates for Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions from January 2012 onwards. Estimates are available for:
This is the first issue of the Regional Labour Force publication. It provides modelled labour force estimates for Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions across Australia. The estimates are produced using small area estimation methods that combine information from the Labour Force Survey with administrative data sources.
Regional Labour Force will be released monthly, one week after Labour Force, Australia.
The ABS expects to introduce modelled Statistical Area 3 (SA3) estimates in November 2026.
A map of the Statistical Area Level 4 regions of Australia showing the unemployment rate in each region. Darker shades indicate higher unemployment rates.
Data for the ACT are the direct survey estimates.
Western Australia - Outback (North) and Western Australia - Outback (South) are modelled as a combined SA4.
A map of the Statistical Area Level 4 regions of the state of New South Wales showing the unemployment rate in each region. Darker shades indicate higher unemployment rates.
A map of the Statistical Area Level 4 regions of the state of Victoria showing the unemployment rate in each region. Darker shades indicate higher unemployment rates.
A map of the Statistical Area Level 4 regions of the state of Queensland showing the unemployment rate in each region. Darker shades indicate higher unemployment rates.
A map of the Statistical Area Level 4 regions of the state of South Australia showing the unemployment rate in each region. Darker shades indicate higher unemployment rates.
A map of the Statistical Area Level 4 regions of the state of Western Australia showing the unemployment rate in each region. Darker shades indicate higher unemployment rates.
Western Australia - Outback (North) and Western Australia - Outback (South) are modelled as a combined SA4.
A map of the Statistical Area Level 4 regions of the state of Tasmania showing the unemployment rate in each region. Darker shades indicate higher unemployment rates.
A map of the Statistical Area Level 4 regions of the state of Northern Territory showing the unemployment rate in each region. Darker shades indicate higher unemployment rates.
A map of the Statistical Area Level 4 regions of the state of Australian Capital Territory showing the unemployment rate in each region. Darker shades indicate higher unemployment rates.
Data for the Australian Capital Territory has been modelled at the age group and sex level, but has still been calibrated to the territory total from the direct survey estimates.