Economic indicators
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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. |
Western Australia's current economic indicators are proof of the State's economic success.
Population (June'11) |
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WA
Australia
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2,346,410
22,620,600
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WA has 10.3% of Australia's total population.
The State has grown by 2.4% since June 2010.
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Unemployment rate (Dec'11) |
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WA
Australia
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4.3 %
5.2 %
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WA's unemployment rate remains much lower than the national average.
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ANZ job vacancies (Dec'11) |
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WA
Australia
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1,935
8,218
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With only 10.3% of the population, WA has 23% of the job vacancies in Australia!
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Full time, ordinary time earnings (Sept'11) |
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WA
Australia
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$ 79,934
$ 68,790
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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)
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Exports (Nov'11) |
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WA
Australia
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$ 9.6 billion
$ 22.4 billion
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WA is responsible for 43% of Australia's total export income. (Figures are in AUD per year)
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*Information published by WA Business News @ 26 January 2012 (p.24)
