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Peel Fast FactsThe Peel region is one of diverse physical features & unique ecosystems that provide the basis for
the lifestyle Peel is known for. The population is growing rapidly presenting opportunities forinnovation to meet challenges of employment, skills, industry growth, economic development and
an ageing population.
21% of the workforceor
7,200 jobsCurrent Peel hospitality &
tourism & retailemployment
Peel average annual GRPgrowth rate 2012-2017
13%
Serp-Jarr22%
Waroona3%
Boddington1%
Mandurah61%
Peel 2017 GRP = $7.92 billion3.2% of WA Gross State
Product
$7.92 billion
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Our economy
Our people
Our workforce
3.5%
Largest contributors to Peel GRP aremining & construction 2016
36%Mining
10.2%Construction
9.2%6.3%
Health Services
27.3%Other
Rental hiring & estate
4.6%Retail
6.4%Manufacturing
2017 population = 136,854Growth rate of 5.4% 2011-2016WA growth rate 2% 2011-2016
Our population is ageing with 24.8% ofthe overall Peel population over 60
Residents with job52,802
50.9% of employed Peel residents work in Peel25,900 residents work outside the region
Unemployment rose from 7.2% in 2015to 7.9% in 2017 & reduced to 5.2%
in 2019
Peel's population is dispersed over5 LGAs
61%Mandurah
22%SerpentineJarrahdale
13%Murray
3%Waroona
1%Boddington
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Our industries
21% of the workforceor
7,200 jobsCurrent Peel hospitality &
tourism & retailemployment
Our environment
Agriculture, forestry andfishing account for 3.4% of
Peel GRP
The Peel-Harvey estuary is amajor draw card for fishing,
tourism, livability & investment
Tourism is a major growth market for thePeel - our goal is to attract 3 million day
trips in 3 years
Peel's largest employing industry isretail & health care & social
assistance, followed by construction
Total no. of businesses - 8215High number of non-employingbusinesses - localised economy
Our communities
$86 million is required to fund capitalworks to meet aged careaccommodation demand
Working toward an improved education base.Peel year 12 achievement = 40%WA year 12 achievement = 54%
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The Peel region faces numerous challenges, including rapid population growth and the inherent need to balanceeconomic and social development with environmental conservation. The key stakeholders of the region are actively
collaborating to develop programs to address these challenges.
Leveraged natural assets promotingPeel & its tourism capacity.
$400m est. annual tourism spend
Day trip visitors to Peel per year2.8m (2017/18)