# Jobs & Industry — 2680, NSW

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

Area: 2680, NSW (Postcode)

A much higher share of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 2680 compared to the national average. Full-time employment is especially strong here, with 65% of the workforce in full-time roles. This creates a stable local job market where unemployment is very low.

The unemployment rate is just 3%, which is much lower than most areas and fell since 2011. This aligns with a strong workforce, as 64.4% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure well above the New South Wales average of 58.7%.

Manufacturing is the biggest employer in the area at 18.6%, followed by agriculture, forestry and fishing at 12.3%. Health care and social assistance (11.2%) and retail trade (10.2%) also employ a significant portion of the local workforce.

Labourers are the most common occupation at 19.4%, followed by managers at 15.2%. Other major roles include professionals (13.4%), technicians and trades (13.3%), and clerical and administrative staff (11.2%).

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | -40.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.4% | +3.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 65.0% | +2.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Manufacturing 18.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 12.3%, Health care & social assistance 11.2%, Retail trade 10.2%, Construction 6.9%, Education & training 6.5%, Accommodation & food 4.9%, Public administration & safety 4.0%, Other services 3.6%, Professional & technical 3.5%, Transport & warehousing 2.9%, Wholesale trade 2.8%, Administrative & support 2.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Finance & insurance 1.1%, Rental & real estate 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 19.4%, Managers 15.2%, Professionals 13.4%, Technicians & trades 13.3%, Clerical & administrative 11.2%, Community & personal service 9.3%, Sales workers 8.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2680/2680-nsw/topic/employment