# Jobs & Industry — 2738, NSW

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

Area: 2738, NSW (Postcode)

A far higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 2738 than in most other areas, at 68.8%. This region shows a very strong attachment to the workforce, with high full-time employment and a very low unemployment rate.

Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 64.7%, while the unemployment rate is much lower than most areas at only 2.5%. This reflects a workforce that is significantly more active than the state average.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 13.4%, followed closely by agriculture, forestry and fishing at 11.0% and construction at 10.9%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 19.3%, with professionals accounting for 17.2% and technicians and trades making up 13.9% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | -19.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 68.8% | +4.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 64.7% | -1.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 13.4%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 11.0%, Construction 10.9%, Education & training 10.1%, Retail trade 8.9%, Public administration & safety 7.0%, Manufacturing 5.4%, Accommodation & food 4.6%, Other services 3.9%, Professional & technical 3.6%, Wholesale trade 3.4%, Transport & warehousing 2.7%, Administrative & support 2.3%, Electricity, gas & water 2.0%, Mining 1.7%, Finance & insurance 1.7%, Rental & real estate 1.4%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 19.3%, Professionals 17.2%, Technicians & trades 13.9%, Clerical & administrative 13.1%, Community & personal service 12.1%, Labourers 10.0%, Sales workers 7.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2738/2738-nsw/topic/employment