MYA Census 2017 Question 49. For you personally, how easy or difficult has it been to find work?

MY Australia Census 2017

Summary

This question examines whether multicultural youth face particular barriers to employment. Data from other questions shows that finding work can be particularly challenging for multicultural youth because of limited social and professional networks or due to discrimination.

Details

Response Options: The response options included: very difficult, difficult, easy, very easy, and I haven't looked for work.

Response: 1,531 respondents answered this question.

Results: Over half of the sample (56.1%) stated that it was either 'difficult' or 'very difficult' to find work. Around one-quarter (26.8%) felt that finding work had been 'easy' or 'very easy'. A remaining 17.1% had not looked for work.

Below is a breakdown of the responses: