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
114,800
Current Employed Labour Market
Online Job Advertisements
906
Highest Employing Industries
LGAs with the highest unemployment rates (%)
Warrumbungle 3.4
Cowra 3.6
Lachlan 3.2
Lithgow 2.9
Parkes 2.7
3.6%
Current Unemployment Rate
8.2%
Youth Unemployment Rate