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The Regional Labour Market Indicator (RLMI) combines key measures of labour market capacity, from both an employee and an employer perspective, into a single measure of regional labour market performance.
The December 2024 results show that while labour market challenges are more pronounced in many regional and remote areas, there are also areas of considerable labour market strength in parts of regional Australia, including in parts of the Southern Murray-Darling Basin and in larger regional cities near Brisbane.
For further information, download the December results.
Labour Market Ratings by SA4, December 2024
An interactive map is available to discover and compare labour market conditions across Australia.
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The map groups regions into categories of overall labour market performance, ranging from ‘poor’ to ‘strong’ (relative to the national average), providing a reliable view of regional labour market performance.
For example: A strong labour market is characterised by a high rate of employment and is central to a strong economy and prosperous and inclusive society.
Regional Labour Market Indicator Results - September 2024.pdf
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DownloadRegional Labour Market Indicator Results - March 2024.pdf
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Future release dates
| For data covering | Release date |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | May 2025 |
| June 2025 | August 2025 |
| September 2025 | November 2025 |
Contact
If you have any questions about the RLMI, email: RegionalWorkforceAssessment@jobsandskills.gov.au