How many tradesmen are there in each state of Australia?

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The latest (2001) Census figures for Australia shows number of people
employed as tradespersons and related workers in different states in
Australia. The next census figures will be for 2006.


                                    Men                Women           Total
New South Wales                   292,514             35,482         327,996
Victoria                          226,246             27,681         253,927
Queensland                        178,691             21,974         200,665
South Australia                    68,624              9,457          78,081
Western Australia                  98,407             11,879         110,286
Tasmania                           19,717              2,978          22,695
Northern Territory                 11,045              1,226          12,271
Australian Capital Territory       11,270              1,531          12,801

?AUSTRALIA Labour Force Status?
http://www.abs.gov.au/Ausstats/abs@.nsf/95553f4ed9b60a374a2568030012e707/7a47659326fb44b3ca256c2900797644/$FILE/2001%20Census%20Second%20Release%20(Summary%20Publication)_1.pdf


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