The West Coast has a unique employment landscape with approximately 2,700 jobs available across various industries. Key sectors driving job creation include mining, construction, and retail/hospitality, supported by local businesses based in towns such as Queenstown and Strahan.
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Region snapshot
Population
4,373
Median age
46 yrs
Jobs in region
2,717
Median weekly rent
$158/wk
Median weekly mortgage
$150/wk
Median household income
$653/wk
Region size
9583.54 (Sq Kms)
Largest city
Queenstown
Infrastructure
2
Airports
1
Hospital
0
Universities
Housing
Industry mix
Population, housing, industry & infrastructure: ABS Census 2021 / regional data.
By the numbers
3 new roles this week· 5 in the last 30 days
Job types
Share of live roles by employment type.
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Talent in West Coast
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The West Coast classification breakdown as a browsable, photo-led grid — each tile opens that industry across Australia.
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Strahan Village
Company Description With properties in some of Australia’s most iconic locations, NRMA Parks & Resorts provide accommodation that suits every budget, style, and occasion – from campsites to luxury resorts. We connect …
Gordon River Cruises
Company Description Gordon River Cruises offers the opportunity to experience the UNESCO Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area from the water. Guests are invited to explore the wilderness of the West Coast as they …
Strahan Village
Company Description With properties in some of Australia’s most iconic locations, NRMA Parks & Resorts provide accommodation that suits every budget, style, and occasion – from campsites to luxury resorts. We connect …
Jamie Fitness
Personal Trainer Wanted | Strahan No Rent, Ever. Clients Booked For You. Paid Coaching. Where: Strahan, TAS Employment: Casual Rate: between $40.17 and $55 an hour based on ongoing client hours, plus super and commiss…
Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture
Tasmania Tin Operations Renison Mine About Bluestone Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd, is Australia’s largest Tin producer. Bluestone is a well-established, high yield tin producer with a strong resource…
Bluestone Mines Tasmania JV
Tasmania Tin Operations Renison Mine About Bluestone Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd, is Australia’s largest Tin producer. Bluestone is a well-established, high yield tin producer with a strong resource…
Living & working
A closer look at the people, housing, jobs, industry and services that shape West Coast.
The total number of jobs in the West Coast stands at approximately 2,700, with a median income of $548 per week, contributing to a job-to-population ratio that supports local economic stability.
The region comprises approximately 2,200 households with an average size of 2 people. Housing options range from separate houses to a few units, with median rents at $158 per week and mortgages at $150 weekly.
With an estimated population of just over 4,300, the West Coast has a median age of 46, with a working-age population accounting for around 63% of residents, including a notable Indigenous community.
Home to around 191 businesses, the West Coast's economy is primarily supported by sectors such as retail/hospitality, construction, and mining, which play crucial roles in local employment.
The West Coast region has limited services, with one hospital and two regional airports, yet it lacks university facilities, impacting education options for residents.
