Regional Labour Market Indicator

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 September 2024 results show that labour market challenges are more pronounced in many regional and remote areas as they are more likely to experience weaker labour market conditions than their metropolitan city counterparts.

With that said, the gap has narrowed slightly as a number of metropolitan city areas are showing signs of a gradual easing in labour market conditions, particularly when compared to regional areas.

For further information, download the September results.

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.