# Jobs & Industry — 2768, NSW

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

Area: 2768, NSW (Postcode)

Professionals make up the biggest slice of the workforce in postcode 2768, where 31.9% of workers hold these roles. The area has a strong employment record, with a much higher proportion of people working full-time compared to most other areas. This creates a workforce that is generally more active and employed than the state and national averages.

About 64.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also high at 63.0%, though both of these figures have fallen since 2011. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about the same as the rest of the country.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 14.3%. Other significant sectors include professional and technical services at 10.8%, followed by retail trade and finance and insurance, both at 9.1%.

Professional roles are the most common at 31.9%, followed by clerical and administrative jobs at 16.0%. Managers make up 15.5% of the workforce, while technicians and trades account for 8.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | -10.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.9% | -8.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 63.0% | -10.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.3%, Professional & technical 10.8%, Retail trade 9.1%, Finance & insurance 9.1%, Education & training 8.3%, Manufacturing 6.3%, Public administration & safety 5.9%, Construction 5.9%, Transport & warehousing 5.8%, Wholesale trade 4.3%, Accommodation & food 4.1%, Other services 3.1%, Administrative & support 2.4%, Media & telecommunications 2.2%, Rental & real estate 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.3%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 31.9%, Clerical & administrative 16.0%, Managers 15.5%, Technicians & trades 8.6%, Community & personal service 8.3%, Sales workers 7.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.4%, Labourers 4.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2768/2768-nsw/topic/employment