# Jobs & Industry — 2656, NSW

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

Area: 2656, NSW (Postcode)

Full-time employment is much higher in postcode 2656 than in most similar areas. While fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national figure, those who are employed tend to have stable, full-time roles. This stability is reflected in a very low unemployment rate of 2.9%.

Full-time work rose to 65.7% by 2021, which is well above the national figure of 58.9%. However, the overall share of adults working or looking for work is 57.2%, which is well below the Australian average of 61.1%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 34.5% of the workforce. Other major employers include health care and social assistance at 13.9%, and public administration and safety at 8.3%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 30.9%. Other common roles include community and personal service workers at 11.5%, labourers at 11.2%, and professionals at 10.9%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | -11.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 57.2% | -0.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 65.7% | +5.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 34.5%, Health care & social assistance 13.9%, Public administration & safety 8.3%, Retail trade 7.3%, Education & training 7.3%, Transport & warehousing 5.8%, Accommodation & food 3.7%, Construction 3.6%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Professional & technical 2.2%, Wholesale trade 1.7%, Other services 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Manufacturing 0.8%, Mining 0.7%, Finance & insurance 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 30.9%, Community & personal service 11.5%, Labourers 11.2%, Professionals 10.9%, Technicians & trades 10.5%, Clerical & administrative 9.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.3%, Sales workers 6.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2656/2656-nsw/topic/employment