# Jobs & Industry — 5110, SA

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

Area: 5110, SA (Postcode)

Much higher unemployment than most similar areas marks the workforce in postcode 5110. While full-time work is common for 58.8% of residents, the overall share of adults working or looking for work has dropped over the last decade.

The unemployment rate has risen to 7.4%, which is a little above both the South Australian and national figures. This comes as the share of adults working or looking for work fell 2.1 points since 2011.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 13%, followed closely by manufacturing at 11.4% and retail trade at 11.2%.

Labourers make up the largest group of workers at 16.7%, with technicians and tradespeople also common at 13.4%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% | +22.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 58.7% | -3.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.8% | -9.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 13.0%, Manufacturing 11.4%, Retail trade 11.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 7.8%, Construction 7.6%, Transport & warehousing 5.9%, Accommodation & food 5.9%, Public administration & safety 5.6%, Education & training 4.9%, Administrative & support 4.5%, Other services 4.2%, Wholesale trade 3.5%, Professional & technical 2.6%, Finance & insurance 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 1.5%, Arts & recreation 1.2%, Media & telecommunications 1.0%, Rental & real estate 0.9%, Mining 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 16.7%, Technicians & trades 13.4%, Community & personal service 13.2%, Managers 12.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.6%, Clerical & administrative 11.1%, Professionals 10.1%, Sales workers 9.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5110/5110-sa/topic/employment