# Jobs & Industry — 2630, NSW

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

Area: 2630, NSW (Postcode)

Retail trade is the most common industry for workers in postcode 2630, where 11.9% of the workforce is employed in this sector. While fewer adults here are working or looking for work compared to most areas, those who are employed are much more likely to have full-time roles.

Full-time employment is high at 62.2%, which is well above the national figure of 58.9%. This comes alongside a very low unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is much lower than most other areas and has fallen since 2011.

The local workforce is spread across several key sectors, with retail trade (11.9%) and construction (11.4%) as the largest employers. Other significant industries include public administration and safety at 10.3%, and health care and social assistance at 10.0%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 17.5%, followed by managers at 16.2%. Technicians and tradespeople account for 13.3% of the workforce, while clerical and administrative roles represent 12.4%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | -36.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 57.6% | -2.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 62.2% | +0.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Retail trade 11.9%, Construction 11.4%, Public administration & safety 10.3%, Health care & social assistance 10.0%, Education & training 8.5%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 7.9%, Accommodation & food 7.5%, Electricity, gas & water 5.8%, Professional & technical 4.5%, Transport & warehousing 3.9%, Other services 3.3%, Administrative & support 2.9%, Manufacturing 2.2%, Wholesale trade 2.0%, Rental & real estate 1.5%, Finance & insurance 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%, Mining 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 17.5%, Managers 16.2%, Technicians & trades 13.3%, Clerical & administrative 12.4%, Community & personal service 11.7%, Labourers 10.4%, Sales workers 9.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2630/2630-nsw/topic/employment