# Jobs & Industry — 2761, NSW

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

Area: 2761, NSW (Postcode)

A much higher share of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 2761 compared to the rest of New South Wales. While 63.5% of adults are in the labour force, full-time employment has dropped 11 points since 2011. The area now has a diverse mix of workers across health care, retail, and transport.

The adult working rate of 63.5% is well above the New South Wales figure of 58.7%. However, the unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about the same as the national figure and has fallen 1.4 points since 2011.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 15.4%, followed by retail trade at 10.9% and transport and warehousing at 9.7%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 18.1%, while clerical and administrative roles follow at 16.0%. Machinery operators and drivers also represent a significant slice of the workforce at 14.0%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | -21.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 63.5% | -5.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.3% | -15.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.4%, Retail trade 10.9%, Transport & warehousing 9.7%, Manufacturing 9.6%, Construction 7.0%, Education & training 6.0%, Public administration & safety 5.6%, Finance & insurance 5.4%, Professional & technical 4.8%, Accommodation & food 4.7%, Wholesale trade 4.0%, Administrative & support 3.2%, Other services 2.9%, Media & telecommunications 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Arts & recreation 0.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 18.1%, Clerical & administrative 16.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 14.0%, Technicians & trades 11.6%, Labourers 10.6%, Community & personal service 10.6%, Managers 8.9%, Sales workers 8.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2761/2761-nsw/topic/employment