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

80.6%

Working age employment rate

Working age participation rate

83.6%

Online Job Advertisements

1015

Highest Employing Industries

Health Care and Social Assistance

Education and Training

Retail Trade

Mining

Construction

LGAs with the highest unemployment rates (%)

Warrumbungle 3.8

Cowra 4.4

Lachlan 4.0

Lithgow 4.2

Parkes 3.9

Current Unemployment Rate

3.3%

8.1%

Youth Unemployment Rate