# Jobs & Industry — 2878, NSW

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

Area: 2878, NSW (Postcode)

Nearly half of the workforce in postcode 2878 is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. This area has a very strong lean toward full-time work, with 77.4% of workers in full-time roles, which is far above the national figure.

While 53.2% of adults are working or looking for work—well below the national figure—the unemployment rate is low at 3.2%. Full-time employment has risen by 15 points since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry at 48.4%, followed by education and training at 12.9% and health care and social assistance at 7.3%.

Managers make up the largest share of workers at 38.7%, while labourers account for 16.9% and professionals for 12.9% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 53.2% | +23.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 77.4% | +23.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 48.4%, Education & training 12.9%, Health care & social assistance 7.3%, Public administration & safety 6.5%, Construction 5.6%, Accommodation & food 5.6%, Professional & technical 5.6%, Transport & warehousing 4.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 38.7%, Labourers 16.9%, Professionals 12.9%, Clerical & administrative 4.8%, Technicians & trades 4.0%, Community & personal service 4.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.2%, Sales workers 2.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2878/2878-nsw/topic/employment