# Jobs & Industry — 2652, NSW

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

Area: 2652, NSW (Postcode)

Fewer adults have been working or looking for work in postcode 2652 since 2011, though employment remains strong. The area has a very low unemployment rate of 2.3%, which is a little below the national figure of 5.1%. This is a hardworking region where full-time employment is much more common than in most other areas.

A high 63.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Full-time employment is particularly strong at 65.3%, well above the Australian average of 58.9%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 27.8% of the workforce. Other common sectors include health care and social assistance at 9.4% and construction at 8.2%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 28.9%. Other common roles include technicians and trades at 12.3%, labourers at 12.1%, and professionals at 10.9%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% | -38.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 63.5% | -5.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 65.3% | -2.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 27.8%, Health care & social assistance 9.4%, Construction 8.2%, Education & training 7.7%, Retail trade 7.7%, Public administration & safety 6.2%, Transport & warehousing 5.4%, Manufacturing 5.0%, Accommodation & food 4.4%, Other services 3.2%, Professional & technical 2.5%, Wholesale trade 2.5%, Administrative & support 2.1%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Finance & insurance 0.6%, Arts & recreation 0.6%, Rental & real estate 0.5%, Mining 0.4%, Media & telecommunications 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 28.9%, Technicians & trades 12.3%, Labourers 12.1%, Professionals 10.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.6%, Clerical & administrative 9.5%, Community & personal service 9.2%, Sales workers 5.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2652/2652-nsw/topic/employment