3.4% ▲ +12.3%
Lower than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.0%
- 2016: 3.6%
- 2021: 3.4%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
2611 crosses ACT/NSW · Postcode
Jobs & Industry in 2611 crosses ACT/NSW
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A high level of employment defines daily life in postcode 2611, where 68.9% of adults are working or looking for work. This is far above the New South Wales figure. Most of these residents hold secure, full-time roles, contributing to a workforce that is much more active than in most other areas.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Full-time employment is very common here at 66.9%, which is well above the national figure of 58.9%. This strong engagement is reflected in the unemployment rate, which at 3.4% is lower than most other areas.
68.9% ▲ +4.3%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 66.0%
- 2016: 64.3%
- 2021: 68.9%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
66.9% ▲ +4.6%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 63.9%
- 2016: 65.4%
- 2021: 66.9%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Public administration and safety is the dominant employer, making up 30.7% of jobs. Health care and social assistance follow at 13.6%, while professional and technical roles account for 11.4% of the workforce.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 35.2%, followed by managers at 19.2%. Clerical and administrative staff account for 13.8% of the local jobs.
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 2611 crosses ACT/NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2611/2611-crosses-act-nsw/topic/employment