# Jobs & Industry — 2583, NSW

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

Area: 2583, NSW (Postcode)

Over a quarter of the local workforce is employed in farming and forestry, making agriculture a cornerstone of daily life in postcode 2583. While the area has a low unemployment rate of 3.6%, fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most other regions.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is 54.3%, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. However, for those who are employed, full-time work is common at 60.1%, though this is down from 64% in 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 27.3% of the workforce. Other key sectors include health care and social assistance at 11.5%, and public administration and safety at 7.9%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 27.1%. Other common roles include technicians and trades at 13.8% and labourers at 12.4%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | +9.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 54.3% | -5.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.1% | -6.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 27.3%, Health care & social assistance 11.5%, Public administration & safety 7.9%, Construction 7.8%, Retail trade 6.9%, Education & training 6.7%, Other services 4.7%, Professional & technical 4.3%, Manufacturing 3.9%, Accommodation & food 3.7%, Transport & warehousing 2.9%, Administrative & support 2.2%, Wholesale trade 1.8%, Finance & insurance 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.0%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Media & telecommunications 0.9%, Rental & real estate 0.6%, Mining 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 27.1%, Technicians & trades 13.8%, Labourers 12.4%, Professionals 12.2%, Community & personal service 10.6%, Clerical & administrative 9.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.5%, Sales workers 5.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2583/2583-nsw/topic/employment