# Jobs & Industry — 2658, NSW

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

Area: 2658, NSW (Postcode)

Much fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 2658 compared to most other areas. Only 49.6% of adults are in the labour force, though those who are employed typically work full-time at a rate of 58.3%.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure of 61.1% and the state's 58.7%. While the unemployment rate of 4.6% is higher than most areas, it is about the same as the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant employer here, making up 27.9% of jobs. Other common industries include health care and social assistance at 12.3%, and education and training at 11.1%.

Managers are the most common role at 23.9%, followed by professionals at 14.2%. Technicians, trades, and labourers each account for 12.5% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | -18.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 49.6% | +0.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.3% | -5.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 27.9%, Health care & social assistance 12.3%, Education & training 11.1%, Transport & warehousing 8.7%, Retail trade 7.3%, Construction 6.7%, Other services 4.2%, Manufacturing 3.6%, Accommodation & food 3.5%, Public administration & safety 3.1%, Wholesale trade 2.6%, Administrative & support 2.6%, Professional & technical 1.4%, Finance & insurance 1.2%, Rental & real estate 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 23.9%, Professionals 14.2%, Technicians & trades 12.5%, Labourers 12.5%, Community & personal service 11.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.5%, Clerical & administrative 9.2%, Sales workers 7.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2658/2658-nsw/topic/employment