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Roxburgh Park Economic Indicators Outline Employment Conditions
June 2025 data shows elevated unemployment alongside concentrated job sectors and lower workforce participation.
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How we reported this
The unemployment rate in Roxburgh Park stood at 13.1 percent in June 2025. This rate exceeded the 4.6 percent level recorded for Greater Melbourne during the same period.
Unemployment and Participation Figures
Workforce participation reached 51.6 percent in June 2025. The corresponding figure for Greater Melbourne was 64.1 percent. These numbers place the suburb among the bottom 10 percent nationally for employment conditions. The indicators provide a snapshot of labour market pressures that can shape household decisions and broader economic activity.
Job Sector Breakdown
Employment concentrates in health care and social assistance, which accounts for 12 percent of positions. Construction and retail trade each contribute 11 percent. A strong specialization also exists in transport, postal and warehousing. These patterns indicate where local opportunities cluster and where residents may direct job searches.
Income and Employment Scale
The median weekly personal income stands at $473, or $24,596 annually. This level ranks the suburb 8,490 out of 14,663 Australian suburbs by income. Approximately 10,266 residents were employed as of June 2025. Local employment opportunities appear limited relative to the resident population, which can influence how economic indicators translate into day-to-day outcomes.
These figures together describe current employment conditions. They offer context for understanding pressures on income and workforce engagement without reference to specific investment flows or future projections.
Implications for Residents
Residents can review these sector shares when considering training or job applications. The data also highlights the gap between local employment numbers and the broader resident base. Monitoring updates from official statistical sources remains the clearest path for tracking any shifts in these indicators over time.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.