% of youth labour force - Source frequency: monthly
Unemployment rate for young Australians aged 15 to 24. Typically much higher than the headline rate, currently around 9% versus the overall 4%.
Youth unemployment is a leading indicator of long-term disadvantage. Prolonged joblessness early in life permanently scars career prospects and earnings.
Lower is better
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey (Cat. 6202.0) — age breakdown
GREEN = favorable trend within acceptable band of baseline. AMBER = flat or mild change. RED = unfavorable trend beyond threshold.
