4.6% ▲ +1.5%
Higher than 59% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.5%
- 2016: 5.6%
- 2021: 4.6%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
5069, SA · Postcode
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A high proportion of working adults is the standout feature for postcode 5069, where 65.8% are employed or seeking work. This is well above both the South Australian and national figures. The local workforce is heavily concentrated in professional roles and the healthcare sector.
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, having risen to 65.8% since 2011. While the unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is higher than most areas, the share of full-time workers has fallen slightly to 57.6%.
4.6% ▲ +1.5%
Higher than 59% of postcode areas.
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
65.8% ▲ +1.6%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
57.6% ▼ -3.9%
Lower than 58% of postcode areas.
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
The industries that employ local workers.
Health care and social assistance is the main employer for 19.6% of the workforce. Other significant industries include professional and technical services at 13.1% and education and training at 11.4%.
The kinds of jobs people do.
Professional roles dominate the local job market, making up 41.8% of all occupations. Managers account for another 15.8%, while clerical and administrative staff represent 11.2% of the workforce.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in 5069, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5069/5069-sa/topic/employment