# Jobs & Industry — 2678, NSW

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

Area: 2678, NSW (Postcode)

A climb in the number of adults working or looking for work since 2011 defines the shifting job market in postcode 2678. While more people have entered the workforce, the area still faces a difficult employment landscape with a 20.1% unemployment rate.

The unemployment rate is far above the national figure of 5.1%, though it has fallen from 27.0% in 2011. Full-time employment is far below the New South Wales figure, with only 7.6% of people working full-time.

Nearly a quarter of workers are in accommodation and food services, while other common industries include retail trade at 19.7% and education and training at 15.2%.

Community and personal service roles are the most common at 33.3%, followed by sales workers at 21.2% and labourers at 20.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 20.1% | -25.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 56.4% | +70.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 7.6% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Accommodation & food 24.7%, Retail trade 19.7%, Education & training 15.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 12.6%, Health care & social assistance 5.1%, Arts & recreation 4.5%, Professional & technical 4.0%, Public administration & safety 3.5%, Manufacturing 3.0%, Other services 3.0%, Media & telecommunications 2.0%, Finance & insurance 2.0%, Administrative & support 1.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Community & personal service 33.3%, Sales workers 21.2%, Labourers 20.2%, Technicians & trades 11.1%, Professionals 5.6%, Clerical & administrative 3.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.5%, Managers 2.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2678/2678-nsw/topic/employment