Lowest Unemployment in South Australia

Top 81 cities ranked by lowest unemployment

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Lowest Unemployment — South Australia

1 Somerton Park 3.0%

2 Naracoorte 3.0%

3 Glengowrie 3.1%

4 Lockleys 3.3%

5 Nuriootpa 3.5%

6 West Lakes 3.6%

7 Glenelg North 3.6%

8 Greenwith 3.6%

9 Henley Beach 3.6%

10 Mount Barker 3.7%

11 Woodcroft 3.8%

12 Sheidow Park 3.8%

13 Grange 3.9%

14 Northgate 4.0%

15 Golden Grove 4.0%

16 Warradale 4.0%

17 Adelaide Hills 4.1%

18 Adelaide city centre 4.1%

19 Highbury 4.1%

20 Strathalbyn 4.1%

21 Salisbury Heights 4.1%

22 Flagstaff Hill 4.2%

23 Happy Valley 4.2%

24 Athelstone 4.3%

25 Prospect 4.3%

26 North Haven 4.5%

27 Wynn Vale 4.5%

28 Hallett Cove 4.6%

29 Aberfoyle Park 4.6%

30 Port Lincoln 4.6%

31 Redwood Park 4.6%

32 Fulham Gardens 4.7%

33 Findon 4.7%

34 Hope Valley 4.8%

35 Gawler East 4.8%

36 Modbury Heights 4.8%

37 Mount Gambier 4.9%

38 Rostrevor 4.9%

39 Seaton 5.0%

40 Paradise 5.1%

41 Modbury North 5.2%

42 Magill 5.2%

43 Mawson Lakes 5.4%

44 Norwood 5.5%

45 Windsor Gardens 5.5%

46 Klemzig 5.6%

47 Campbelltown 5.8%

48 Blakeview 5.9%

49 Seaford Rise 6.0%

50 Aldinga Beach 6.1%

51 North Adelaide 6.1%

52 Valley View 6.3%

53 Craigmore 6.4%

54 Morphett Vale 6.7%

55 Mitchell Park 6.8%

56 Munno Para West 6.8%

57 Modbury 6.9%

58 Ingle Farm 7.0%

59 Enfield 7.1%

60 Pooraka 7.4%

61 Para Hills 7.4%

62 Andrews Farm 7.6%

63 Murray Bridge 7.7%

64 Salisbury East 7.8%

65 Burton 7.8%

66 Christies Beach 7.9%

67 Paralowie 8.0%

68 Port Augusta 8.1%

69 Parafield Gardens 8.2%

70 Port Pirie 8.6%

71 Salisbury Downs 9.0%

72 Gawler 9.1%

73 Whyalla Norrie 9.1%

74 Kilburn 9.9%

75 Salisbury North 10.4%

76 Adelaide 10.5%

77 Salisbury 10.9%

78 Whyalla Stuart 11.3%

79 Christie Downs 11.8%

80 Elizabeth Downs 17.0%

81 Davoren Park 17.4%

Cities with the lowest unemployment rates in South Australia represent some of the strongest local job markets. Somerton Park has an unemployment rate of just 3.0%. These communities benefit from diverse economies, growing industries, or proximity to major employment centers.

Low unemployment often indicates a healthy local economy with strong demand for workers across multiple sectors. These cities tend to attract new residents and businesses, creating a positive economic cycle of growth and opportunity.

While low unemployment is generally positive, extremely tight labor markets can create challenges for businesses trying to hire and may contribute to upward pressure on wages and, consequently, prices for goods and services.

Did You Know?

1. Somerton Park's unemployment rate of 3.0% means virtually everyone who wants a job has one.
2. Cities with unemployment below 3% are generally considered to be at 'full employment' by economists.
3. Low unemployment can actually create challenges for businesses struggling to find workers to fill open positions.

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