# Jobs & Industry — 2651, NSW

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

Area: 2651, NSW (Postcode)

A far higher proportion of adults in postcode 2651 are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the country. This is a highly active workforce where full-time employment is common and the unemployment rate is very low. Most residents are well-established in their careers, contributing to a strong local employment profile.

The employment rate is far above the national figure, with 70.8% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is also very high at 70.8%, though this has fallen 4.3 points since 2011. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate is much lower than most areas at just 2.5%.

Public administration and safety is the dominant industry for the area, employing 36.4% of the workforce. Other common sectors include health care and social assistance at 11.3%, and retail trade at 8.3%.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 25.1%, followed closely by community and personal service workers at 23.6%. Professionals account for 12% of the local workforce, while clerical and administrative roles stand at 7.9%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | -18.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 70.8% | -6.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 70.8% | -5.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Public administration & safety 36.4%, Health care & social assistance 11.3%, Retail trade 8.3%, Manufacturing 5.9%, Construction 5.0%, Accommodation & food 5.0%, Transport & warehousing 4.5%, Education & training 4.3%, Other services 3.9%, Administrative & support 2.6%, Professional & technical 2.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.5%, Wholesale trade 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%, Finance & insurance 0.7%, Arts & recreation 0.7%, Mining 0.5%, Media & telecommunications 0.4%, Rental & real estate 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 25.1%, Community & personal service 23.6%, Professionals 12.0%, Clerical & administrative 7.9%, Sales workers 7.7%, Labourers 7.6%, Managers 7.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2651/2651-nsw/topic/employment