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:
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Created: 22 August 2017, Last modified: 18 October 2019