Borenore, NSW
LOCAL LABOUR MARKET
Our region faces specific challenges that impact employment opportunities and workforce dynamics. Skills shortages in key industries, housing issues for relocating workers, and the overrepresentation of certain demographics in the workforce caseload are among the critical challenges we are addressing.
Regional Challenges
Across the Central West of NSW
212,962
We cover a population of
115,400
Current Employed Labour Market
Participation rate
68.9%
Online Job Advertisements
952
Highest Employing Industries
LGAs with the highest unemployment rates (%)
Warrumbungle 3.4
Cowra 3.6
Lachlan 3.2
Lithgow 2.9
Parkes 2.7
3.5%
Current Unemployment Rate
8.1%
Youth Unemployment Rate