# Jobs & Industry — 2806, NSW

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

Area: 2806, NSW (Postcode)

A much higher share of full-time workers than the national average defines the workforce in postcode 2806. While the typical person is more likely to work full-time, the overall proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure.

Full-time employment is high at 66.8%, which is well above the Australian figure of 58.9%. This is paired with a low unemployment rate of 2.1%, which is a little below the national average and has fallen since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry here, employing 34.3% of the workforce. Other common sectors include health care and social assistance at 14.2%, and transport and warehousing at 7.4%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 21%, followed closely by labourers at 20.2%. Machinery operators and drivers account for 13.6% of roles, while technicians and trades represent 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% | -50.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 52.8% | -5.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 66.8% | +3.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 34.3%, Health care & social assistance 14.2%, Transport & warehousing 7.4%, Education & training 7.1%, Manufacturing 5.2%, Retail trade 5.2%, Construction 4.9%, Accommodation & food 4.1%, Professional & technical 3.8%, Wholesale trade 3.3%, Other services 3.3%, Administrative & support 2.5%, Public administration & safety 1.4%, Mining 1.1%, Finance & insurance 1.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 21.0%, Labourers 20.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 13.6%, Technicians & trades 12.3%, Professionals 11.7%, Community & personal service 9.3%, Clerical & administrative 6.3%, Sales workers 4.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2806/2806-nsw/topic/employment