CommBank says regional labor markets close gap with capital cities as migration rises

By Public Technologies
  • Commonwealth Bank of Australia analysis flagged stronger structural drivers behind capital-to-regional migration, beyond cheaper housing for younger Australians.
  • CommBank Regional Movers Index hit a record, with capital-to-regional movers outnumbering flows back to capitals by about 30%.
  • Regional labor markets narrowed the gap with cities, with regional unemployment below capital-city rates since COVID.
  • Healthcare led regional job growth, with education and public administration also contributing.
  • Utilities employment rose about 40% since 2019, with renewable energy projects likely supporting the increase.


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