2.8% —
Lower than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 1.6%
- 2021: 2.8%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
2899, OT · Postcode
Jobs & Industry in 2899, OT
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A low unemployment rate of 2.8% defines the working life of people in postcode 2899, which is lower than the national figure. While more adults here are working or looking for work compared to most areas, the share of full-time roles has dropped significantly since 2016.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
About 63.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the state figure of 58.2%. However, full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 50.7%, falling nearly 10 points since the last census.
63.7% —
Higher than 66% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 67.8%
- 2021: 63.7%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
50.7% —
Lower than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 60.6%
- 2021: 50.7%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
The local workforce is most active in accommodation and food services at 16.4%, followed by retail trade at 13.7% and public administration and safety at 10.2%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 17.5%, with managers following closely at 16.4% and community and personal service workers at 13.9%.
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 2899, OT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2899/2899-ot/topic/employment