# Jobs & Industry — 5083, SA

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

Area: 5083, SA (Postcode)

A significantly higher share of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 5083 compared to the rest of the state. About 69% of adults are in the labour force, which is well above both the South Australian and national figures. This activity is led by a strong presence of health and education professionals.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work rose 4.6 points since 2011 to reach 69%. While unemployment is 4.8%—similar to the state and national figures—the share of people in full-time roles fell 4.4 points over the last decade to 58.3%.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry here, employing 16.6% of the workforce. Education and training follows at 10.8%, with retail trade making up 9.3% of jobs.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 28.7%. Other common roles include clerical and administrative staff at 13.1%, and managers at 12.1%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | +6.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 69.0% | +7.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.3% | -7.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 16.6%, Education & training 10.8%, Retail trade 9.3%, Professional & technical 8.1%, Public administration & safety 7.8%, Accommodation & food 7.6%, Construction 7.2%, Manufacturing 6.1%, Transport & warehousing 4.0%, Other services 3.9%, Administrative & support 3.7%, Finance & insurance 3.2%, Wholesale trade 2.5%, Arts & recreation 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 1.5%, Media & telecommunications 1.4%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Mining 0.7%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 28.7%, Clerical & administrative 13.1%, Managers 12.1%, Community & personal service 11.5%, Technicians & trades 10.9%, Labourers 9.1%, Sales workers 7.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5083/5083-sa/topic/employment