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 (Dec'09) |
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WA
Australia
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2,270,276
22,155,400
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WA has 10.2% of Australia's total population.
The State has grown by 2.0% since December 2008.
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Unemployment rate (Jul'10) |
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WA
Australia
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4.4 %
5.3 %
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Considerably lower than June last year (5.6%), WA's unemployment rate remains much lower than the national average.
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ANZ job vacancies (Jul'10) |
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WA
Australia
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1,972
9,323
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With only 10% of the population, WA has 21.2% of the job vacancies in Australia!
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Full time, ordinary time earnings (Jun'10) |
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WA
Australia
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$ 70,845
$ 65,161
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West Australians earn 8.7% more than the national average. (Figures are in AUD per year)
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Exports (Jun'10) |
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WA
Australia
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$ 9.3 billion
$ 21.2 billion
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WA is responsible for 44% of Australia's total export income. (Figures are in AUD per year)
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*Information published by WA Business News @ 2 September 2010 (p.21)
