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2809, NSW · Postcode

Jobs & Industry in 2809, NSW

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

Fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 2809 than in most similar areas. Only 51.8% of adults are in the workforce, which is well below the national figure. This employment landscape is dominated by a very strong presence in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

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📍 2809, NSW, Postcode

Where 2809, NSW sits — Unemployment rate

3.4% ▼ -60.3%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2809, NSW — lower than 68% of areas.

2809, NSW3.4%
Weddin 4.7%
New South Wales 4.9%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

Full-time work is far below the national average at 48.8%, and the overall workforce rate has fallen by 3.0 points since 2011. Despite this, the unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is a little below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

Unemployment rate

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3.4% ▼ -60.3%

Lower than 68% of postcode areas.

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

Labour-force participation

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51.8% ▼ -5.4%

Lower than 78% of postcode areas.

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

Employed full-time

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48.8% ▼ -2.4%

Lower than 93% of postcode areas.

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

Nearly half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing at 47.6%. Health care and social assistance is the next most common industry, accounting for 14.3% of jobs.

Industries people work in

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In 2809, NSW, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 49%, followed by Health care & social assistance (15%) and Wholesale trade (9%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 47.6% Health care & social assistance 14.3% Wholesale trade 8.3% Transport & warehousing 6.0% Professional & technical 6.0% Manufacturing 4.8% Retail trade 4.8% Administrative & support 4.8%

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 40.5%. Professionals and labourers each account for 14.3% of occupations, while clerical and administrative roles make up 11.9%.

Occupations people work in

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In 2809, NSW, the largest group is Managers at 43%, followed by Professionals (15%) and Labourers (15%).

Managers 40.5% Professionals 14.3% Labourers 14.3% Clerical & administrative 11.9% Technicians & trades 4.8% Community & personal service 4.8% Sales workers 3.6%

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 2809, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2809/2809-nsw/topic/employment