# Jobs & Industry — 5116, SA

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

Area: 5116, SA (Postcode)

A slight drop in full-time employment marks the main change in postcode 5116 since 2011. While most adults here are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate of 6.2% is much higher than in most other areas. This mix of steady employment and higher joblessness defines the local workforce.

About 58.8% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that has barely changed since 2011. Full-time employment has fallen by 2.1 points over the last decade, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 6.2%.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer here, making up 15.9% of jobs. Retail trade follows at 11.4%, with construction and education also featuring strongly in the local economy.

Technicians and tradespeople make up the largest group of workers at 15.2%. They are closely followed by community and personal service workers at 14.9% and professionals at 14.5%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | -0.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 58.8% | -0.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.8% | -3.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.9%, Retail trade 11.4%, Construction 9.1%, Education & training 8.8%, Manufacturing 8.7%, Public administration & safety 8.0%, Accommodation & food 6.6%, Transport & warehousing 4.8%, Administrative & support 4.2%, Other services 3.9%, Professional & technical 3.4%, Wholesale trade 2.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.1%, Finance & insurance 1.6%, Arts & recreation 1.3%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Mining 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 15.2%, Community & personal service 14.9%, Professionals 14.5%, Clerical & administrative 12.8%, Labourers 11.4%, Managers 10.6%, Sales workers 10.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5116/5116-sa/topic/employment