# Jobs & Industry — 2620 crosses NSW/ACT

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

Area: 2620 crosses NSW/ACT (Postcode)

A much higher share of people are working or looking for work in postcode 2620 compared to the national average. This area has a very strong employment rate, with 68.2% of residents in full-time jobs. It is a productive region where far more people are employed than in most other parts of Australia.

Around 69.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%. This strong participation is matched by a low unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is a little below the Australian average.

Public administration and safety is the biggest employer here, making up 25.5% of jobs. Other common industries include construction at 11.8% and health care and social assistance at 10.5%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 21.4%. This is followed by clerical and administrative staff at 16.5% and managers at 16.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | +11.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 69.2% | +0.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 68.2% | -2.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Public administration & safety 25.5%, Construction 11.8%, Health care & social assistance 10.5%, Professional & technical 7.5%, Retail trade 7.3%, Education & training 7.1%, Accommodation & food 5.0%, Other services 3.6%, Manufacturing 3.5%, Transport & warehousing 3.1%, Administrative & support 2.9%, Arts & recreation 1.4%, Wholesale trade 1.4%, Rental & real estate 1.4%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.1%, Media & telecommunications 1.0%, Finance & insurance 1.0%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 21.4%, Clerical & administrative 16.5%, Managers 16.3%, Technicians & trades 14.0%, Community & personal service 10.5%, Labourers 7.3%, Sales workers 6.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2620/2620-crosses-nsw-act/topic/employment