Unemployment rate rises in October
The national unemployment rate rose by 0.2 points to 5.4 per cent in October (seasonally adjusted terms). Employment growth was insufficient to offset a rise in unemployment associated with an increase...
View ArticleNational unemployment rate improves in December
Australia’s unemployment rate, measured in trend terms, fell slightly in December 2010 to 5.1 per cent – its lowest level since January 2009. South Australia’s unemployment rate remained stable at 5.6...
View ArticleSA Data Wrap – wage growth slows although employment growth remains solid,...
Wage growth slows in South Australia Latest figures from the ABS indicate that the annual rate of wage growth in South Australia has continued to slow. Wages in South Australia as measured by the Wage...
View ArticleSA Data Wrap – a mixed employment report
In this edition of Data Wrap, we consider the latest round of ABS employment data releases, before covering the latest developments in engineering construction and property prices. Job vacancies tick...
View ArticleSA Data Wrap – stable unemployment and sluggish wages
In this edition of the Data Wrap we take a look at key data releases over the past couple weeks that provide insight into the recent performance of the South Australian economy. Topics include the...
View ArticleSA Data Wrap – Improved labour market and building approvals, sluggish...
In this edition of the Data Wrap we take a look at key data releases over the past couple weeks that provide insight into the recent performance of the South Australian economy. Topics include the...
View ArticleSA Data Wrap – Construction activity hits a new peak, labour market steady
In this edition of the Data Wrap we briefly review the latest data releases in respect of construction activity, the labour market, wages and the Local Government Price Index. Construction activity...
View ArticleSA Data Wrap – SA’s unemployment rate ticks up
In today’s Data Wrap we review the latest Labour Force Survey and National Accounts results which provide some of the best insight into recent macroeconomic trends for the state. We also consider the...
View ArticleSA Data Wrap – Stable Unemployment and Weak Housing Finance Commitments –...
Unemployment rate stabilises, more full time jobs created despite downturn in employment growth The September 2018 Labour Force Survey results – released by the ABS today – indicate that through mid...
View ArticleSA Data Wrap—Employment growth slows but improved levels persist
Total employment in South Australia showed a flat trend in October 2018, as it has over the last 6 months, according to ABS Labour Force Survey data released today. Full-time employment shows similar...
View ArticleSA Data Wrap – employment growth remains stagnant
In the first Data Wrap of 2019 we review yesterday’s Labour Force Survey figures and consider leading indicators of residential construction activity for South Australia. Unemployment rate edges higher...
View ArticleData Wrap – Another disappointing jobs market report in spite of improved...
In this edition of the Data Wrap we find a silver lining in another round of disappointing labour market figures, a familiar story regarding wages growth, and positive news on business confidence in...
View ArticleUnemployment remains steady as population loss from interstate migration abates
Labour market performance, population growth, house prices, and business and consumer confidence are all featured in our latest review of South Australian economic data releases. Employment and...
View ArticleData Wrap – Jobs growth insufficient to bring down unemployment
The South Australian economy added about 1,100 jobs in March1, according to ABS Labour Force Survey data released today. However this rise was only sufficient to keep pace with growth in the working...
View ArticleData Wrap – employment levels improve as inflation slows
In today’s Data Wrap we review the latest statistical releases for South Australia in respect of the labour market, price inflation for the local government and household sectors, and wages growth....
View ArticleSA Data Wrap – a mixed labour force report, sluggish wages growth and higher...
South Australia records mixed labour market performance in October South Australia’s trend unemployment rate fell to 5.6 per cent in October, down from 5.8 per cent in September. However, the...
View ArticleSA Data Wrap – employment growth slows
SA employment growth is slowing but healthy South Australia’s trend unemployment rate remained steady at 5.8 per cent in November. However, the October unemployment rate was revised up from 5.6 to 5.8...
View ArticleSA Data Wrap – wage growth slows although employment growth remains solid,...
Wage growth slows in South Australia Latest figures from the ABS indicate that the annual rate of wage growth in South Australia has continued to slow. Wages in South Australia as measured by the Wage...
View ArticleSA Data Wrap – a mixed employment report
In this edition of Data Wrap, we consider the latest round of ABS employment data releases, before covering the latest developments in engineering construction and property prices. Job vacancies tick...
View ArticleSA Data Wrap – stable unemployment and sluggish wages
In this edition of the Data Wrap we take a look at key data releases over the past couple weeks that provide insight into the recent performance of the South Australian economy. Topics include the...
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