Occupation snapshot data

Employed

This is the number of people employed in an occupation as their main job.

Future Growth

Jobs and Skills Australia’s 5 year employment projections estimate the future employment level and amount of projected employment change.

Employment projections are created using best practice, but they are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty.

Weekly earnings

This is the median pay for full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax, including amounts salary sacrificed. The 'full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate' population has been used because it excludes people paid unusually high or low amounts (for example managers, part-time employees and youths). This allows for more accurate comparison between occupations.

These figures are a guide only and should not be used to determine a wage rate as they do not take into account years of experience or other factors that may influence a person’s wage.

Full-time share

This is the proportion of people employed in an occupation who work full-time (35 hours or more a week), in all their jobs combined.

Female share

This is the proportion of people employed in an occupation who are female.

Average age

This is the average age of all workers in an occupation.

Industry snapshot data

Employed

This is the number of people employed in an industry for their main job.

Past Growth

This is the change in employment over the previous 5 years. Employment may have increased or fallen over this period.

Future Growth

Jobs and Skills Australia’s 5 year employment projections estimate the future employment level and amount of projected employment change.

Employment projections are created using best practice, but they are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty.

Weekly earnings

This is the median pay for full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax, including amounts salary sacrificed. The 'full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate' population has been used because it excludes people paid unusually high or low amounts (for example managers, part-time employees and youths). This allows for more accurate comparison between industries. 

These figures are a guide only and should not be used to determine a wage rate as they do not take into account years of experience or other factors that may influence a person’s wage.

Workforce share 

This is the proportion of people in the Australian workforce who are employed in an industry.

Full-time share

This is the proportion of people employed in an industry who work full-time (35 hours or more a week), in all their jobs combined.

Female share

This is the proportion of people employed in an industry who are female.

Average age

This is the average age of all workers in an industry. 

Regions snapshot data

Working age population (15-64)

This is the number of civilian Australians aged 15 to 64 living in a region.

Employed (15+)

This is the number of people aged 15 and over living in a region who are employed.

Employment rate (15-64)

This is the ratio of employed people aged 15-64 to the working age population.

Participation rate (15+)

This is the proportion of people aged 15 and over who are in the labour force (that is people who are either working or actively looking for work).

Unemployment rate (15+)

This is the proportion of people aged 15 and over in the labour force (that is people who are either working or actively looking for work) who are unemployed.

Youth unemployment rate (15-24)

This is the proportion of young people aged 15 to 24 years in the labour force (that is people who are either working or actively looking for work) who are unemployed.

Regions caseload data

NOTE: Caseload data are no longer being published on the LMI website. Workforce Australia caseload data are available from the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) website.  

Data Structures

Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)

The ANZSCO is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. 

LMI displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.   

Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC) 

The ANZSIC provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of economic data on an industry basis for Australia and New Zealand. The ANZSIC is a hierarchical industry classification with four levels, namely Divisions (the broadest level), Subdivisions, Groups and Classes (the finest level).

There are 19 Division level industries, most industry data on LMI are displayed at this level. Division level industries provide a broad overall picture of the economy and this level is most suitable for the publication of summary tables in official statistics. 

The Subdivision, Group and Class levels provide increasingly detailed dissections of these categories for the compilation of more specific and detailed statistics. The sector data on LMI is at the Group level. 

For more information on the ANZSIC visit the ABS website. 

Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS)

The ASGS segments Australia into a hierarchy of statistical areas. The ASGS is a social geography, developed to reflect the location of people and communities, and is used for the release and analysis of statistics and other data.

For more information on the ASGS visit the ABS website. 

LMI displays data for ASGS Statistical Areas Level 4 (SA4s) as well as Employment Regions which are a mix of ASGS Statistical Areas Level 4 (SA4s) and Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2). Further information on SA4 and Employment Regions can be viewed here.