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Australian States and Territories

Compare economic performance across Australia's 6 states and 2 territories.

Australia's states differ dramatically in economic structure. Western Australia and Queensland are mining powerhouses, New South Wales and Victoria dominate services and finance, while Tasmania and the Northern Territory face different structural challenges. This comparison tracks how these differences play out in employment data.

Key Data Points

New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia -- Unemployment (%)

Unemployment (%)

New South Wales

4.3%

2026-03-01Australian Bureau of Statistics
Unemployment (%)

Victoria

4.8%

2026-03-01Australian Bureau of Statistics
Unemployment (%)

South Australia

4%

2026-03-01Australian Bureau of Statistics
Unemployment (%)

Tasmania

4.6%

2026-03-01Australian Bureau of Statistics
Unemployment (%)

Australian Capital Territory

4.2%

2026-03-01Australian Bureau of Statistics
Unemployment (%)

Northern Territory

4.4%

2026-03-01Australian Bureau of Statistics
Unemployment (%)

Queensland

3.7%

2026-03-01Australian Bureau of Statistics
Unemployment (%)

Western Australia

4.2%

2026-03-01Australian Bureau of Statistics

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