# Jobs & Industry — 5044, SA

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

Area: 5044, SA (Postcode)

A rise in the number of adults working or looking for work has seen 60.2% of the population active in the job market in postcode 5044. This growth happened alongside a slight dip in full-time employment, but the area maintains a very strong job market with an unemployment rate of just 3.1%.

The unemployment rate is much lower than most areas, sitting at 3.1%, which is a little below the national figure of 5.1%. While 60.2% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment fell slightly since 2011 to reach 57.1%.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 16.4%, followed by education and training at 11%. Other major sectors include construction, retail trade, and professional and technical services, each employing around 8.6% of the workforce.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 28.3%, with managers at 16% and clerical or administrative staff at 14.2%. Community and personal service roles account for 12.7%, while technicians and tradespeople make up 10.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | -19.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.2% | +4.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.1% | -2.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 16.4%, Education & training 11.0%, Construction 8.9%, Retail trade 8.6%, Professional & technical 8.6%, Public administration & safety 7.7%, Accommodation & food 6.1%, Finance & insurance 4.8%, Manufacturing 4.7%, Other services 3.2%, Transport & warehousing 3.1%, Administrative & support 2.8%, Arts & recreation 2.4%, Wholesale trade 2.4%, Rental & real estate 2.1%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Media & telecommunications 1.2%, Mining 1.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 28.3%, Managers 16.0%, Clerical & administrative 14.2%, Community & personal service 12.7%, Technicians & trades 10.8%, Sales workers 8.7%, Labourers 5.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5044/5044-sa/topic/employment