Unemployment has already climbed

Where the rate is expected to rise, hold or ease by December

Colour shows the outlook from September to December. Hover or tap a region for the rate today and what the next three months look like.

Likely to rise Little relief, or less than last year Should ease A clearer easing

Western Australia's two remote outback regions are drawn together, matching the published figures. Borders are simplified.

Where the jobless rate has already jumped

The states, one year apart

Every region

RegionNowSince JuneBy December

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