Labour Force

All data presented below is based on the 2006 census. For 2010 projections, see our Community Profile.

Labour Force Activity

Total population 15yrs and over	2165
In the labour force	1200
Employed	1075
Unemployed	130
Not in the labour force	965
Participation rate	55.4%
Employment rate	49.7%
Unemployment rate	10.8%

Labour Force by Occupation

Total experienced labour force 15yrs and over	1170
A Management occupations	45
B Business, finance & administrative occupations	155
C Natural and applied sciences occupations	60
D Health occupations	75
E Occupations in social science, education, government & religion	90
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation & sport	15
G Sales and services	250
H Trades, transport & equipment occupations	320
I Occupations unique to primary industry	125
J Occupation unique to processing, manufacturing & utilities	35

Labour Force by Industry

Total experienced labour force 15yrs and over	1170
Agriculture and other resource-based industries	235
Construction	75
Manufacturing	55
Wholesale trade	10
Retail trade	95
Finance & real-estate	40
Health care adn social services	140
Educational services	85
Business services	165
Other services	280