Limestone Coast

The Limestone Coast region encompasses the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Grant, Kingston, Mount Gambier, Naracoorte & Lucindale, Robe, Tatiara and Wattle Range. Major urban centres within the region include Mount Gambier, Naracoorte and Millicent.

The Limestone Coast area has a relatively young population profile, with above average proportions of children (under 15 years) and people aged between 25 and 44 years. The region has high proportions of both couples with children and couples without children. Population increases over recent years have been in line with State averages, and the population is projected to continue to grow at a rate lower than the State average.

Key labour force indicators for Limestone Coast show above average labour force participation rates, and low levels of unemployment. Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing and Manufacturing dominate the local labour market.

The general level of education and qualifications in the Limestone Coast region is below the State average, with comparatively low levels of school achievement and post-school qualifications.

With relatively low unemployment rates and high workforce participation, the population of Limestone Coast is relatively secure in economic terms. The region records varying income levels and high proportions of owner-occupied houses, and below average levels of income support recipients.

QUICKLOOK TABLES: LIMESTONE COAST REGION


Limestone Coast Employment and Skills Formation Region [PDF 75KB]

Includes Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Grant, Kingston, Mount Gambier, Naracoorte & Lucindale, Robe, Tatiara and Wattle Range.

Full Regional Profiles


2008 Limestone Coast Regional Profile [DOC 980KB]

2005 Limestone Coast Regional Profile [PDF 558KB]

Employment and Skills Formation Strategic Plan


ESF Strategic Plan 2006-07 to 2008-09 [PDF 108KB]

Regional Skills Mobility Programme


The Regional Skills Mobility Programme is helping urban job seekers to find work and relocate to South Australia’s regions where there is solid demand for skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled employees.

The 18 month project is being piloted in the Riverland, Murraylands and Limestone Coast regions, and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations under the Targeting Skills Needs in Regions Programme.

It is also assisting employers in the regions to become employers of first choice, by helping them to package positions so they’re more attractive to urban job seekers.

If you are an employer or a job seeker, find out more at the Primary Industries Skills Council's website.