The major industries for employment in Gloucester are: Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing: 300 persons Health Care & Social Assistance: 210 persons approx Retail Trade: 200 persons approx Construction: 170 persons approx Accommodation & Food: 150 persons Education & Training: 140 persons approx Mining: 125 persons approx Manufacturing: 120 approx Public Administration & Safety: 110 approx Transport, Postal & Warehousing: 75 approx Professional, Scientific & Technical: 74 approx Administrative & Support: 40 approx Unemployment is low, as is workforce participation due to the proportion of retirees and lifestyle residents. Unemployed residents of Gloucester are largely long-term unemployed, with around 75% being on Newstart allowance for more than one year. Ref: Economists at Large Report prepared for Gloucester Shire Council - October 2013
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:43:39 +0000
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