# Jobs & Industry — 2641, NSW

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

Area: 2641, NSW (Postcode)

Fewer adults have been working or looking for work in postcode 2641 since 2011, with the workforce rate falling by 3.4 percentage points. While unemployment has dropped slightly to 6.2%, it remains a little above the national figure. This shift is mirrored by a 3.7 percentage point drop in full-time employment over the same period.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is 56.1%, which is well below the Australian figure of 61.1%. This is lower than most similar areas, and the unemployment rate of 6.2% is much higher than in most other places.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 17.0%. Other significant employers include retail trade at 12.1% and construction at 10.6%.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 16.3%, followed closely by community and personal service workers at 15.6%. Labourers account for 13.9% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | -12.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 56.1% | -5.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.2% | -6.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 17.0%, Retail trade 12.1%, Construction 10.6%, Manufacturing 9.4%, Accommodation & food 8.1%, Education & training 7.5%, Public administration & safety 5.7%, Transport & warehousing 5.4%, Other services 4.2%, Administrative & support 4.1%, Professional & technical 3.0%, Wholesale trade 2.4%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.2%, Rental & real estate 1.0%, Finance & insurance 1.0%, Arts & recreation 0.9%, Electricity, gas & water 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 16.3%, Community & personal service 15.6%, Labourers 13.9%, Professionals 12.2%, Clerical & administrative 11.4%, Sales workers 10.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.2%, Managers 8.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2641/2641-nsw/topic/employment