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
80.5%
Working age employment rate
Working age participation rate
83.9%
Online Job Advertisements
1,100
Largest Employing Industries
Health Care and Social Assistance
Education and Training
Construction
Mining
Retail Trade
LGAs with the highest unemployment rates (%)
Forbes 3.4
Cowra 4.9
Lachlan 4.7
Lithgow 4.9
Parkes 4.5
Current Unemployment Rate
3.8%
8.4%
Youth Unemployment Rate