Economic indicators

Western Australia's current economic indicators are proof of the State's economic success.

They can be used as unique selling points in advertisements; featured as impressive information in fact sheets or articles; or simply advised to your clients and industry partners.

The below indicators are taken from WA Business News (published weekly), and are compiled by Manuel Arapis - Economist for the Chamber of Commerce & Industry WA.

Population (June'11)

   WA
   Australia
2,346,410
22,620,600
WA has 10.3% of Australia's total population.
The State has grown by 2.4% since June 2010.

Unemployment rate (Dec'11)

   WA
   Australia
4.3 %
5.2 %
WA's unemployment rate remains much lower than the national average.

ANZ job vacancies (Dec'11)

   WA
   Australia
1,935
8,218
With only 10.3% of the population, WA has 23% of the job vacancies in Australia!

Full time, ordinary time earnings (Sept'11)

   WA
   Australia
$ 79,934
$ 68,790
WA earnings are up by 11.3% over the year to September 2011. West Australians earn 16.2% more than the national average. (Figures are in AUD per year)

Exports (Nov'11)

   WA
   Australia
$ 9.6 billion
$ 22.4 billion
WA is responsible for 43% of Australia's total export income. (Figures are in AUD per year)

*Information published by WA Business News @ 26 January 2012 (p.24)