# Jobs & Industry — Gawler

Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.

Area: Gawler (Council (LGA))

Much higher unemployment than most similar areas marks the local job market in Gawler. While 59% of the workforce is in full-time roles, the overall rate of adults working or looking for work is lower than both the state and national figures.

The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Around 58% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that has barely changed since 2011.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 15.9%, followed by retail trade at 10.6% and construction at 9.7%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 16%, closely followed by technicians and trades at 15.6% and community and personal service roles at 14%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | -0.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 58.0% | -1.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.0% | -3.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.9%, Retail trade 10.6%, Construction 9.7%, Manufacturing 9.0%, Education & training 9.0%, Public administration & safety 7.8%, Accommodation & food 5.9%, Transport & warehousing 4.6%, Other services 4.1%, Professional & technical 4.0%, Administrative & support 4.0%, Wholesale trade 2.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.0%, Finance & insurance 1.9%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Mining 1.1%, Media & telecommunications 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 16.0%, Technicians & trades 15.6%, Community & personal service 14.0%, Clerical & administrative 13.4%, Labourers 11.3%, Managers 10.5%, Sales workers 9.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA42030/gawler/topic/employment