In November 2004, two-thirds of Australia's migrants were employed, according to a report released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This rate is similar to that of people born in Australia (64%). The unemployment rate for migrants (5.6%) is slightly higher than the rate for those born in Australia (4.9%). More than half (56%) of employed migrants had changed their occupation since arriving in Australia. Close to three-quarters (73%) of migrants who were employed had a job in the country they migrated from prior to their arrival in Australia. Male migrants were more likely to be employed (80%) than female migrants (55%). Of the 1.4 million migrants in Australia in November 2004: The majority (87%) were aged 15-44 years. One-quarter (337,300) had a temporary visa on their most recent arrival to live in Australia, and had obtained a permanent visa by November 2004. Of those who had obtained a permanent visa, 45% were in the family stream. Just under a half (661,100) arrived with non-school qualifications (i.e. educational attainments other than primary or secondary). Over half (54%) had their overseas qualifications recognised in Australia 57% arrived with a Bachelor Degree or higher. (Source from ABS)