Employment Market

The greater Newcastle area has a population of 560,000 with numbers expected to increase by almost 15% by 2036, testament to the area’s buoyant employment market and demand for skilled talent. Almost 40% of the occupations in Newcastle are Professionals, 15.2% Managers and 12% Clerical and Administration talent. This is mirrored in the market, with employers seeking qualified and well-trained candidates to fill the voids in their business. 

Working and living in Newcastle has become a viable option for individuals across a diverse range of industries. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, it is estimated that almost over 280,000 people work in the greater Hunter region with almost 105,000 of them working in Newcastle alone.

 Industry

Jobs

 Healthcare and Social Justice

 20,293

 Education and Training

 9,789

 Retail Trade

 8,803

 Construction

 8,230

 Accommodation & Food Services

 7,797

 Professional, Scientific & Technical Services

 7,636

 Public Administration & Safety

 6,660

 Manufacturing

 6,234

 Transport, Postal & Warehousing

 5,602

 Financial & Insurance Services

 4,381

 Other Services

 4,009

 Administration, Support Services

 3,180

 Wholesale Trade

 2,411

 Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services

 1,832

 Renting, Hiring & Real Estate

 1,527

 Information Media & Telecommunications

 1,351

 Arts & Recreation

 1,335

 Mining

 1,060

 Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry

 670

 

For those thinking of moving to Newcastle, they will be rewarded with white-collar salaries that keep up with national averages. 

Newcastle’s growing economy has generated demand for high-calibre talent by prominent organisations throughout the region, so you’re certain to find a range of opportunities to develop your career and make the most of a positive employment market.

Whether it’s working in the CBD, Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie or Port Stephens, we can help you with your Newcastle job search – get in touch.