# Jobs & Industry — 2722, NSW

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

Area: 2722, NSW (Postcode)

Fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 2722 than in most similar areas. While the unemployment rate is a low 3.5%, the overall share of the population in the workforce has fallen to 55.2% since 2011.

The unemployment rate of 3.5% is a little below the national figure of 5.1%. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the Australian average, having dropped 4.0 percentage points over the last decade.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest employer at 17.2%, followed by manufacturing at 13.5% and health care and social assistance at 10.3%.

Labourers make up the largest group of workers at 21.0%, closely followed by managers at 20.0%. Technicians and trades account for 12.6% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | -26.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 55.2% | -6.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.7% | -4.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 17.2%, Manufacturing 13.5%, Health care & social assistance 10.3%, Accommodation & food 9.0%, Construction 8.8%, Education & training 6.8%, Retail trade 6.4%, Public administration & safety 5.2%, Transport & warehousing 3.3%, Other services 3.0%, Professional & technical 2.7%, Administrative & support 2.7%, Arts & recreation 1.0%, Mining 0.9%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Finance & insurance 0.9%, Media & telecommunications 0.7%, Wholesale trade 0.7%, Rental & real estate 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 21.0%, Managers 20.0%, Technicians & trades 12.6%, Professionals 10.5%, Clerical & administrative 9.7%, Community & personal service 8.9%, Sales workers 7.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2722/2722-nsw/topic/employment