Maribyrnong’s unemployment rate decreased in the latest unemployment figures, new data revealed.
Job and Skills Australia data reveals Maribyrnong’s unemployment rate fell to 4.5 per cent in the quarter to September, down from 4. 7 per cent in the previous quarter.
The Victorian unemployment rate was 3.9 per cent in comparison.
Braybrook has the highest unemployment rate in the municipality at 6 per cent, a decrease of 0.3 per cent in the September quarter.
Footscay had the next highest of 5.8 per cent which fell 0.4 per cent in the September quarter.
Maribyrnong’s rate stayed steady at 4.8 per cent, while West Footscray-Tottenham’s fell 0.4 per cent to 3.8 per cent and Seddon-Kingville’s rate fell 0.1 per cent to 3.2 per cent.
Maribyrnong council chief executive Celia Haddock said council offers a range of resources to assist residents seeking employment.
“This includes support at our Braybrook and West Footscray library branches to develop resume and writing skills,” she said.
“Young job seekers are supported through council’s Phoenix Youth Centre, which provides regular workshops on employment specific topics such as job readiness, resume help and interview tips,” Ms Haddock said.
“Council also works in partnership with the Local Learning and Employment Network and other agencies to support those in our community seeking employment.
“Seeing a lower unemployment rate for the city is a positive outcome and one that has been consistent over the past few quarters.”
In Hobsons Bay, unemployment figures slightly improved dropping from 3.3 per cent to 3.1 per cent.
The worst suburb was Altona Meadows at 4.7 per cent a drop of 0.3 per cent from the September.
Other suburbs, included Altona at 2.3 per cent (dropped 0.1 per cent), and Altona North with 3.8 per cent a drop of 0.3 per cent.
Newport and Williamstown shared the lowest rate of unemployment across the municipality with an equal 2.2 per cent.
