# Jobs & Industry — 5112, SA

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

Area: 5112, SA (Postcode)

A decline in full-time work has marked the last decade for postcode 5112, where the share of full-time employees fell by 5 percentage points since 2011. This area now faces significant employment challenges, with an unemployment rate of 12.8% that is well above the national figure.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at just 47.7%. This is far below the South Australian figure of 60%, while unemployment has risen slightly to 12.8% since 2011.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 15.6%, followed by retail trade at 11.3% and manufacturing at 10.4%. Construction and public administration also employ a notable share of the workforce.

Labourers make up the largest group of workers at 18.0%, with technicians and tradespeople following at 15.5%. Other common roles include community and personal service workers and clerical staff.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 12.8% | +7.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 47.7% | -1.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 55.4% | -8.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.6%, Retail trade 11.3%, Manufacturing 10.4%, Construction 9.5%, Public administration & safety 6.1%, Transport & warehousing 6.1%, Education & training 5.8%, Accommodation & food 5.8%, Administrative & support 5.6%, Other services 4.2%, Professional & technical 2.9%, Wholesale trade 2.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.1%, Electricity, gas & water 1.5%, Finance & insurance 1.5%, Arts & recreation 0.9%, Rental & real estate 0.8%, Mining 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 18.0%, Technicians & trades 15.5%, Community & personal service 14.4%, Clerical & administrative 11.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.9%, Professionals 10.0%, Sales workers 9.6%, Managers 7.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5112/5112-sa/topic/employment