# Jobs & Industry — 5051, SA

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

Area: 5051, SA (Postcode)

Fewer adults in postcode 5051 are working or looking for work than they were in 2011, though the area remains very active. A striking 67.1% of adults are in the workforce, which is well above both the state and national figures.

The unemployment rate is a low 3.2%, which is a little below the figures for South Australia and Australia. While 56.6% of people work full-time, this is slightly lower than the national figure and has fallen since 2011.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry at 18.7%, followed by education and training at 13.8%. Other major sectors include professional and technical services, public administration, and retail.

The workforce is dominated by professionals, who make up 34.7% of roles, and managers at 14.9%. Clerical and administrative positions account for 12.3%, while technicians, trades, and community services each make up around 11%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | -6.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 67.1% | -3.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 56.6% | -2.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 18.7%, Education & training 13.8%, Professional & technical 9.6%, Public administration & safety 8.7%, Retail trade 8.2%, Construction 7.9%, Accommodation & food 4.8%, Manufacturing 4.7%, Other services 3.8%, Finance & insurance 3.1%, Administrative & support 3.0%, Transport & warehousing 2.1%, Wholesale trade 2.0%, Arts & recreation 1.8%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Media & telecommunications 1.3%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Mining 1.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 34.7%, Managers 14.9%, Clerical & administrative 12.3%, Technicians & trades 11.0%, Community & personal service 10.9%, Sales workers 7.3%, Labourers 5.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5051/5051-sa/topic/employment