2830, NSW · Postcode

Jobs & Industry in 2830, NSW

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

Much higher full-time employment rates than most similar areas define the workforce in postcode 2830. About 65% of the population work full-time, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 58%. This strong employment profile is paired with a low unemployment rate of 3.3%.

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📍 2830, NSW, Postcode

Where 2830, NSW sits — Unemployment rate

3.3% ▼ -31.8%
  • 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 2830, NSW — lower than 72% of areas.

Unemployment rate compared with the state and national average
2830, NSW3.3%
Dubbo Regional 3.6%
New South Wales 4.9%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

A higher share of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 63.5%. While full-time employment remains well above the national figure, the unemployment rate has fallen 1.5 points since 2011 to reach 3.3%.

3.3% ▼ -31.8%

Lower than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 4.8%
  • 2016: 5.4%
  • 2021: 3.3%

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

63.5% ▼ -1.4%

Higher than 65% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 64.4%
  • 2016: 62.5%
  • 2021: 63.5%

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

65.0% ▼ -1.4%

Higher than 84% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 65.9%
  • 2016: 66.4%
  • 2021: 65.0%

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 19.7%. Other major employers include retail trade at 9.9% and education and training at 9.5%.

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 19.2%. Community and personal service workers follow at 14.9%, while technicians and trades account for 14.2% of the workforce.

Occupations people work in

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2830, NSW splits fairly evenly between Professionals (20%) and Community & personal service (15%), with Technicians & trades at 14%.

Sources

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

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in 2830, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2830/2830-nsw/topic/employment