# Jobs & Industry — 5000, SA

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

Area: 5000, SA (Postcode)

More adults in postcode 5000 are working or looking for work than in 2011, though the area faces a tough job market. While the number of people active in the workforce rose 6.6 points over a decade, the unemployment rate remains high at 10.5%. This is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

Unemployment is among the highest for areas of this type, sitting at 10.5%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Full-time employment has fallen 6.6 points since 2011 and is now lower than in most other areas.

The local workforce is spread across several key sectors, with accommodation and food services being the most common at 15.5%. Other major industries include professional and technical services at 14.4% and health care and social assistance at 14.0%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 36.6%. Other common roles include community and personal service workers at 13.6% and managers at 13.0%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 10.5% | -3.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.1% | +12.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.0% | -10.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Accommodation & food 15.5%, Professional & technical 14.4%, Health care & social assistance 14.0%, Education & training 8.9%, Retail trade 7.3%, Public administration & safety 6.6%, Finance & insurance 4.2%, Construction 3.9%, Administrative & support 3.4%, Manufacturing 3.4%, Other services 2.8%, Arts & recreation 2.6%, Transport & warehousing 2.1%, Media & telecommunications 2.1%, Rental & real estate 1.6%, Wholesale trade 1.4%, Mining 1.2%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 36.6%, Community & personal service 13.6%, Managers 13.0%, Clerical & administrative 11.7%, Technicians & trades 8.6%, Sales workers 6.8%, Labourers 6.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 1.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5000/5000-sa/topic/employment