# Jobs & Industry — 2666, NSW

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

Area: 2666, NSW (Postcode)

A very low unemployment rate of 2.6% defines the workforce in postcode 2666. This is much lower than most other areas, with the figure falling by 2.0 percentage points since 2011. While few people are without work, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure.

Adults working or looking for work make up 56.2% of the population, which is lower than most areas. Full-time employment sits at 59.6%, a little above the New South Wales figure of 58.0%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest employer at 19.6%. Other major industries include health care and social assistance at 12.1%, and education and training at 9.4%.

Managers are the most common role at 20.1%. Professionals make up 14.5% of the workforce, followed by technicians and trades at 13.3% and labourers at 12.4%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | -42.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 56.2% | +4.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.6% | -2.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 19.6%, Health care & social assistance 12.1%, Education & training 9.4%, Retail trade 9.2%, Construction 7.2%, Accommodation & food 6.8%, Public administration & safety 5.3%, Transport & warehousing 4.8%, Professional & technical 4.2%, Other services 3.9%, Manufacturing 3.3%, Wholesale trade 3.2%, Administrative & support 2.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.9%, Finance & insurance 1.1%, Arts & recreation 0.9%, Rental & real estate 0.8%, Mining 0.5%, Media & telecommunications 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 20.1%, Professionals 14.5%, Technicians & trades 13.3%, Labourers 12.4%, Community & personal service 12.2%, Clerical & administrative 10.8%, Sales workers 7.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2666/2666-nsw/topic/employment