# Jobs & Industry — 2829, NSW

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

Area: 2829, NSW (Postcode)

Fewer adults in postcode 2829 are working or looking for work than in 2011, though unemployment has fallen to 6.2%. The area stands out for its high rate of full-time employment, with 63.9% of the workforce in full-time roles, well above the national figure of 58.9%.}

About half of adults (50.1%) are working or looking for work, which is far below the Australian average of 61.1%. While full-time employment is well above the state average at 63.9%, this figure has fallen by 2.4 percentage points since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest employer in the area at 22.1%. Other common industries include health care and social assistance (14.7%) and education and training (13.4%).

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 21.9%. Professionals, labourers, and community and personal service workers each account for around 14% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | -26.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 50.1% | -11.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 63.9% | -3.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 22.1%, Health care & social assistance 14.7%, Education & training 13.4%, Public administration & safety 8.0%, Construction 7.0%, Retail trade 6.8%, Accommodation & food 4.8%, Transport & warehousing 4.3%, Wholesale trade 3.1%, Other services 2.7%, Professional & technical 2.6%, Administrative & support 1.0%, Finance & insurance 0.8%, Manufacturing 0.7%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%, Arts & recreation 0.4%, Media & telecommunications 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 21.9%, Professionals 14.6%, Labourers 14.6%, Community & personal service 14.2%, Technicians & trades 10.1%, Clerical & administrative 10.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.5%, Sales workers 4.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2829/2829-nsw/topic/employment