# Jobs & Industry — 2794, NSW

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

Area: 2794, NSW (Postcode)

Well below the national figure, only 52.2% of adults in postcode 2794 are working or looking for work. This low level of employment is a standout feature of the area, though the unemployment rate of 5.5% is now about the same as the state and national figures.

While 58.5% of workers are employed full-time, this is a 2.3 point drop since 2011. The 5.5% unemployment rate is much higher than most similar areas, despite falling slightly over the last decade.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry at 15.1%, followed by agriculture, forestry and fishing at 12.1% and retail trade at 10.3%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 16.2%, while labourers (14.2%) and technicians and trades (13.5%) also represent significant shares of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | -19.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 52.2% | +2.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.5% | -3.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 12.1%, Retail trade 10.3%, Education & training 8.5%, Manufacturing 7.5%, Accommodation & food 7.3%, Construction 7.1%, Public administration & safety 5.5%, Transport & warehousing 4.0%, Other services 4.0%, Wholesale trade 3.5%, Administrative & support 2.7%, Professional & technical 2.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Finance & insurance 1.2%, Mining 1.0%, Rental & real estate 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 16.2%, Labourers 14.2%, Technicians & trades 13.5%, Community & personal service 13.3%, Professionals 13.3%, Clerical & administrative 11.1%, Sales workers 9.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2794/2794-nsw/topic/employment