# Jobs & Industry — 2632, NSW

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

Area: 2632, NSW (Postcode)

More people work full-time in postcode 2632 than in most similar areas. While full-time employment has fallen by 5.2 percentage points since 2011, the region remains a strong hub for work, with 61.5% of the population in full-time roles.

About 59% of adults are working or looking for work, which is similar to the New South Wales figure. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about the same as the national figure of 5.1%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 27% of the workforce. Other major industries include manufacturing at 10.5% and retail trade at 9.8%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 19.9%. This is followed by labourers (15.5%) and machinery operators and drivers (15.2%).

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | +29.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.0% | -0.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.5% | -7.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 27.0%, Manufacturing 10.5%, Retail trade 9.8%, Health care & social assistance 8.5%, Education & training 8.1%, Construction 7.1%, Accommodation & food 5.3%, Public administration & safety 5.0%, Transport & warehousing 3.6%, Other services 2.2%, Professional & technical 2.0%, Wholesale trade 1.8%, Administrative & support 1.4%, Finance & insurance 1.3%, Mining 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.7%, Electricity, gas & water 0.6%, Media & telecommunications 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 19.9%, Labourers 15.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 15.2%, Technicians & trades 11.9%, Professionals 10.7%, Community & personal service 10.1%, Clerical & administrative 8.1%, Sales workers 6.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2632/2632-nsw/topic/employment