# Jobs & Industry — 2582, NSW

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

Area: 2582, NSW (Postcode)

Public administration and safety is the biggest employer in postcode 2582, where 19.2% of the workforce is employed in this sector. This area has a very strong employment record, with a much higher proportion of people working or looking for work compared to most other areas.

The area has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is a little below the national figure and much lower than most areas. About 63.3% of residents are employed full-time, a result that is well above the New South Wales average.

Public administration and safety is the most common industry at 19.2%, followed by construction at 11.4% and health care and social assistance at 10.2%. Education and training also make up a significant part of the local workforce at 9.3%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 20.9%, with managers following closely at 19.3%. Technicians and tradespeople account for 14.3% of the workforce, while clerical and administrative roles make up 13.5%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | +11.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 65.8% | -1.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 63.3% | -2.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Public administration & safety 19.2%, Construction 11.4%, Health care & social assistance 10.2%, Education & training 9.3%, Professional & technical 7.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 7.0%, Retail trade 6.6%, Accommodation & food 6.1%, Other services 3.5%, Administrative & support 2.5%, Manufacturing 2.4%, Transport & warehousing 2.2%, Electricity, gas & water 1.8%, Arts & recreation 1.5%, Wholesale trade 1.3%, Rental & real estate 1.3%, Media & telecommunications 1.1%, Finance & insurance 1.1%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 20.9%, Managers 19.3%, Technicians & trades 14.3%, Clerical & administrative 13.5%, Community & personal service 11.6%, Labourers 8.1%, Sales workers 6.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2582/2582-nsw/topic/employment