# Jobs & Industry — 2671, NSW

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

Area: 2671, NSW (Postcode)

A much lower unemployment rate of 2.4% marks the job market in postcode 2671 compared to the rest of the country. Full-time employment is also higher than most areas, though the proportion of people working or looking for work has dipped slightly since 2011.

Full-time work is common here, with 61.2% of the workforce in these roles, which is well above the New South Wales figure. This strong employment is reflected in an unemployment rate that is a little below both the state and national figures.

Mining is the most common industry at 15.1%, followed closely by agriculture, forestry and fishing at 14.5%. Health care and social assistance also employ a significant 9% of the local workforce.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 16.4%, followed by managers at 15.5%. Machinery operators and drivers are also common, accounting for 13.4% of jobs.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | -24.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.8% | -1.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.2% | -5.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Mining 15.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 14.5%, Health care & social assistance 9.0%, Retail trade 8.9%, Education & training 8.3%, Construction 7.2%, Accommodation & food 6.7%, Public administration & safety 5.9%, Other services 4.2%, Transport & warehousing 3.5%, Manufacturing 2.9%, Professional & technical 2.7%, Wholesale trade 2.0%, Administrative & support 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 0.8%, Finance & insurance 0.8%, Rental & real estate 0.8%, Arts & recreation 0.3%, Media & telecommunications 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 16.4%, Managers 15.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 13.4%, Professionals 12.9%, Labourers 11.3%, Clerical & administrative 10.6%, Community & personal service 10.4%, Sales workers 7.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2671/2671-nsw/topic/employment