There you have it, only 1.3% of our population is employed in mining during the biggest boom of our lifetime.
So look at all the other sectors such as public servants who average around 55k a year, or retail make up 11% who get around 35k a year or manufacturing who get around 40k a year and make up 10% of the workforce.
You guys really have your head in the clouds...
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 3.5 - low Mining 1.3 - low Manufacturing 9.9 - high Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 1.0 - low Construction 8.9 - medium Wholesale Trade 4.0 - medium Retail Trade 11.4 - high Accommodation and Food Services 6.6 - high Transport, Postal and Warehousing 5.0 - medium Information Media and Telecommunications 2.4 - medium Financial and Insurance Services 3.7 - medium Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 2.0 - high Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.4 - medium Administrative and Support Services 3.5 - medium Public Administration and Safety 6.1 - low Education and Training 7.2 - low Health Care and Social Assistance 10.3 - low Arts and Recreation Services 1.7 - low Other Services 4.0
