# Jobs & Industry — Wyalkatchem

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

Area: Wyalkatchem (Council (LGA))

A much higher proportion of full-time workers is found in Wyalkatchem compared to the rest of the country. While 63.9% of the workforce is in full-time roles, overall working and job-seeking rates are well below the national figures. This creates a local job market with a strong core of steady employment but fewer people overall in the workforce.

Only 54.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the Western Australian figure of 63.9%. The unemployment rate has risen to 5.0% since 2011, though this is about the same as the state and national rates.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant employer here, making up 38.5% of jobs. Other significant industries include education and training at 12.5% and public administration and safety at 8.7%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 32.7%. Other common roles include clerical and administrative staff at 15.9% and labourers at 14.9%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | +263.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 54.3% | +3.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 63.9% | -2.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 38.5%, Education & training 12.5%, Public administration & safety 8.7%, Health care & social assistance 7.2%, Wholesale trade 4.3%, Transport & warehousing 3.8%, Construction 2.9%, Retail trade 2.9%, Arts & recreation 2.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.9%, Accommodation & food 1.9%, Other services 1.9%, Mining 1.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 32.7%, Clerical & administrative 15.9%, Labourers 14.9%, Professionals 12.5%, Technicians & trades 9.6%, Community & personal service 8.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.2%, Sales workers 2.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA59330/wyalkatchem/topic/employment