2381, NSW · Postcode

Jobs & Industry in 2381, NSW

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

A far higher share of full-time workers than the national average defines the workforce in postcode 2381. While 67.3% of people here work full-time, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is lower than most other areas. This creates a distinct employment profile where those in work are likely to be in stable, full-time roles.

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📍 2381, NSW, Postcode

Where 2381, NSW sits — Unemployment rate

5.0% ▼ -15.7%
  • 0.0%–0.4%: 170 areas
  • 0.4%–0.9%: 4 areas
  • 0.9%–1.3%: 32 areas
  • 1.3%–1.7%: 46 areas
  • 1.7%–2.1%: 78 areas
  • 2.1%–2.6%: 115 areas
  • 2.6%–3.0%: 139 areas
  • 3.0%–3.4%: 222 areas
  • 3.4%–3.9%: 277 areas
  • 3.9%–4.3%: 285 areas
  • 4.3%–4.7%: 254 areas
  • 4.7%–5.1%: 197 areas
  • 5.1%–5.6%: 168 areas
  • 5.6%–6.0%: 125 areas
  • 6.0%–6.4%: 112 areas
  • 6.4%–6.9%: 71 areas
  • 6.9%–7.3%: 64 areas
  • 7.3%–7.7%: 33 areas
  • 7.7%–8.1%: 38 areas
  • 8.1%–8.6%: 29 areas
  • 8.6%–9.0%: 15 areas
  • 9.0%–9.4%: 21 areas
  • 9.4%–9.9%: 18 areas
  • 9.9%–10.3%: 13 areas
  • 10.3%–10.7%: 9 areas
  • 10.7%–11.1%: 12 areas
  • 11.1%–11.6%: 6 areas
  • 11.6%–12.0%: 53 areas

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2381, NSW — higher than 67% of areas.

Unemployment rate compared with the state and national average
2381, NSW5.0%
Warrumbungle Shire 6.1%
New South Wales 4.9%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

Full-time employment is well above the New South Wales figure of 58.0%. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work has fallen to 55.9% since 2011, which is well below the national average. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, about the same as the state and national figures.

5.0% ▼ -15.7%

Higher than 67% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 5.9%
  • 2016: 6.7%
  • 2021: 5.0%

Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).

55.9% ▼ -4.3%

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 58.4%
  • 2016: 58.2%
  • 2021: 55.9%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.

67.3% ▼ -0.7%

Higher than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 67.8%
  • 2016: 63.5%
  • 2021: 67.3%

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 33.3% of the workforce. Other main employers include health care and social assistance at 10.5%, and education and training at 7.3%.

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 27.1%. This is followed by machinery operators and drivers at 15.5% and labourers at 14.7%, while professionals account for 10.7% of the workforce.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in 2381, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2381/2381-nsw/topic/employment