2868, NSW · Postcode

Jobs & Industry in 2868, NSW

Name: Jobs & Industry in 2868, NSW — 2021 Census
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.

A striking 9.3 point gap separates the unemployment rate in postcode 2868 from the national figure, with only 2.1% of people out of work. This area has a very high proportion of full-time workers, though a smaller share of the total adult population is working or looking for work compared to most other areas.

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📍 2868, NSW, Postcode

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 64.2%, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 58%. While the unemployment rate has fallen sharply since 2011 to just 2.1%, the overall share of adults working or looking for work is well below the Australian average.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 38.8% of the workforce. Other main employers include health care and social assistance at 11.7%, and education and training at 10%.

Industries people work in

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In 2868, NSW, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 40%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Education & training (10%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 38.8% Health care & social assistance 11.7% Education & training 10.0% Retail trade 5.4% Construction 4.6% Transport & warehousing 4.6% Accommodation & food 4.2% Public administration & safety 4.2% Other services 2.9% Professional & technical 2.5%

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 26.3%, followed by labourers at 16.3% and professionals at 14.6%. Technicians, trades, and machinery operators each account for 10.4% of the local workforce.

Occupations people work in

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In 2868, NSW, the largest group is Managers at 26%, followed by Labourers (16%) and Professionals (15%).

Managers 26.3% Labourers 16.3% Professionals 14.6% Technicians & trades 10.4% Machinery operators & drivers 10.4% Community & personal service 9.6% Clerical & administrative 6.3% Sales workers 6.3%

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 2868, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2868/2868-nsw/topic/employment

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