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2877, NSW · Postcode

Jobs & Industry in 2877, NSW

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

A high proportion of full-time workers—64.2%—defines the workforce in postcode 2877. While this is well above the national figure, it sits alongside a higher than usual unemployment rate of 5.7%. This mix suggests a job market with strong full-time roles but more people struggling to find work compared to similar areas.

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📍 2877, NSW, Postcode

Where 2877, NSW sits — Unemployment rate

5.7% ▲ +18.6%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2877, NSW — higher than 77% of areas.

2877, NSW5.7%
Cobar 3.2%
New South Wales 4.9%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas, though the share of adults working or looking for work has fallen to 55.7%. This is well below the Australian average and represents a 3-point drop since 2011.

Unemployment rate

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5.7% ▲ +18.6%

Higher than 77% of postcode areas.

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

Labour-force participation

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55.7% ▼ -5.1%

Lower than 67% of postcode areas.

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

Employed full-time

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64.2% ▼ -1.5%

Higher than 81% of postcode areas.

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest employer at 21.6%. Other common industries include education and training at 10.9% and health care and social assistance at 10.8%.

Industries people work in

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No single group dominates in 2877, NSW — Agriculture, forestry & fishing leads at 23%, ahead of Education & training (12%) and Health care & social assistance (12%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 21.6% Education & training 10.9% Health care & social assistance 10.8% Public administration & safety 8.0% Manufacturing 7.2% Retail trade 6.5% Construction 4.8% Accommodation & food 4.4% Mining 3.7% Other services 3.6%

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 23.6%. Other common roles include machinery operators and drivers at 12.5% and community and personal service workers at 12.2%.

Occupations people work in

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No single group dominates in 2877, NSW — Managers leads at 24%, ahead of Machinery operators & drivers (13%) and Community & personal service (12%).

Managers 23.6% Machinery operators & drivers 12.5% Community & personal service 12.2% Professionals 11.5% Technicians & trades 11.5% Clerical & administrative 10.6% Labourers 10.3% Sales workers 6.2%

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 2877, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2877/2877-nsw/topic/employment