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

118,000

Current Employed Labour Market

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935

Highest Employing Industries

LGAs with the highest unemployment rates (%)

Warrumbungle 2.4

Cowra 2.2

Lachlan 2.1

Lithgow 1.8

Parkes 1.7

3.4%

Current Unemployment Rate

3.6%

Youth Unemployment Rate