2769, NSW · Postcode

Jobs & Industry in 2769, NSW

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

About 71% of adults in postcode 2769 are working or looking for work, which is far above the New South Wales figure. This is a highly employed area where full-time work is much more common than in most other places. While employment levels have dipped slightly since 2011, the area remains a strong hub for professional activity.

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📍 2769, NSW, Postcode

Where 2769, NSW sits — Unemployment rate

4.2% ▼ -3.6%
  • 0.0%–0.4%: 170 areas
  • 0.4%–0.9%: 4 areas
  • 0.9%–1.3%: 32 areas
  • 1.3%–1.7%: 46 areas
  • 1.7%–2.1%: 78 areas
  • 2.1%–2.6%: 115 areas
  • 2.6%–3.0%: 139 areas
  • 3.0%–3.4%: 222 areas
  • 3.4%–3.9%: 277 areas
  • 3.9%–4.3%: 285 areas
  • 4.3%–4.7%: 254 areas
  • 4.7%–5.1%: 197 areas
  • 5.1%–5.6%: 168 areas
  • 5.6%–6.0%: 125 areas
  • 6.0%–6.4%: 112 areas
  • 6.4%–6.9%: 71 areas
  • 6.9%–7.3%: 64 areas
  • 7.3%–7.7%: 33 areas
  • 7.7%–8.1%: 38 areas
  • 8.1%–8.6%: 29 areas
  • 8.6%–9.0%: 15 areas
  • 9.0%–9.4%: 21 areas
  • 9.4%–9.9%: 18 areas
  • 9.9%–10.3%: 13 areas
  • 10.3%–10.7%: 9 areas
  • 10.7%–11.1%: 12 areas
  • 11.1%–11.6%: 6 areas
  • 11.6%–12.0%: 53 areas

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2769, NSW — higher than 50% of areas.

Unemployment rate compared with the state and national average
2769, NSW4.2%
Blacktown 5.8%
New South Wales 4.9%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

Full-time employment is very high at 68.3%, which is well above the national figure. While the share of adults working or looking for work fell 7.5 points since 2011, the unemployment rate has barely changed and sits at 4.2%.

4.2% ▼ -3.6%

Higher than 50% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 4.4%
  • 2016: 4.4%
  • 2021: 4.2%

Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).

71.0% ▼ -9.6%

Higher than 91% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 78.6%
  • 2016: 74.6%
  • 2021: 71.0%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.

68.3% ▼ -9.9%

Higher than 89% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 75.8%
  • 2016: 71.9%
  • 2021: 68.3%

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

The local workforce is concentrated in professional and technical services at 12.6%, followed closely by health care and social assistance at 12.3% and finance and insurance at 11.5%.

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 35.8%, while managers account for 17.6% and clerical and administrative roles represent 15.9% of the workforce.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in 2769, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2769/2769-nsw/topic/employment