# Jobs & Industry — 2866, NSW

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

Area: 2866, NSW (Postcode)

A tiny 1.9% unemployment rate defines the workforce in postcode 2866, which is much lower than most similar areas. Most people here are in steady work, with full-time employment rates sitting well above both the state and national figures. This creates a stable job market where very few residents are without work.

Full-time employment is high at 62.4%, though this fell from 66.0% in 2011. Around 59.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the New South Wales figure.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest employer at 18.0%. Other common industries include health care and social assistance at 13.9% and construction at 8.7%.

Managers are the most common occupation at 20.4%. This is followed by technicians and trades at 15.1% and professionals at 14.9%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% | -45.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.2% | -0.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 62.4% | -5.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 18.0%, Health care & social assistance 13.9%, Construction 8.7%, Education & training 8.3%, Public administration & safety 7.7%, Manufacturing 7.3%, Retail trade 6.8%, Accommodation & food 3.8%, Other services 3.3%, Mining 3.2%, Professional & technical 3.1%, Administrative & support 3.0%, Transport & warehousing 2.6%, Wholesale trade 1.5%, Finance & insurance 1.2%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Rental & real estate 0.7%, Arts & recreation 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 20.4%, Technicians & trades 15.1%, Professionals 14.9%, Labourers 12.3%, Clerical & administrative 11.9%, Community & personal service 10.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.6%, Sales workers 6.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2866/2866-nsw/topic/employment