2387, NSW · Postcode

Jobs & Industry in 2387, NSW

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

Zero percent unemployment defines the local workforce in postcode 2387. It is an area where nearly everyone is working, with a very high proportion of people in full-time roles compared to the rest of the country.

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📍 2387, NSW, Postcode

Where 2387, NSW sits — Unemployment rate

0.0%
  • 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 2387, NSW — lower than 99% of areas.

Unemployment rate compared with the state and national average
2387, NSW0.0%
Walgett 6.7%
New South Wales 4.9%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

Working or looking for work is common here, at 63.3%, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Full-time employment is also far above the national average at 72.3%, though this has fallen 7.3 percentage points since 2016.

0.0%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 9.3%
  • 2021: 0.0%

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

63.3%

Higher than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 67.1%
  • 2021: 63.3%

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

72.3%

Higher than 94% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 79.6%
  • 2021: 72.3%

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

The local economy is heavily reliant on the land, with 78.2% of people working in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Health care and social assistance make up a small 3.0% of the workforce.

Industries people work in

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In 2387, NSW, Agriculture, forestry & fishing is the majority at 96%; Health care & social assistance is next at 4%.

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 41.6%. Labourers follow at 18.8%, while clerical staff and machinery operators each account for 11.9% of roles.

Occupations people work in

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In 2387, NSW, the largest group is Managers at 45%, followed by Labourers (20%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Sources

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

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in 2387, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2387/2387-nsw/topic/employment