# Jobs & Industry — 5121, SA

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

Area: 5121, SA (Postcode)

A significant 11 point rise in the number of adults working or looking for work has shaped the local economy in postcode 5121 since 2011. The area now sees 61.7% of the workforce in full-time roles, which is well above the South Australian figure. This shift toward steady employment helps keep the local unemployment rate low at 4.1%.

More people are active in the workforce than a decade ago, with 58.6% now working or looking for work. Full-time employment is higher than in most areas, sitting at 61.7%, while the unemployment rate is a little below the national figure.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 15.0%. Other main industries include retail trade at 10.2%, agriculture, forestry and fishing at 9.6%, and construction at 9.1%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 15.3%. This is followed by community and personal service workers at 14.5%, labourers at 14.0%, and technicians and trades people at 13.9%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | -15.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 58.6% | +21.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.7% | +1.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.0%, Retail trade 10.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 9.6%, Construction 9.1%, Manufacturing 8.0%, Public administration & safety 7.8%, Transport & warehousing 6.8%, Education & training 5.4%, Accommodation & food 4.2%, Wholesale trade 3.7%, Other services 3.5%, Administrative & support 3.4%, Professional & technical 3.2%, Finance & insurance 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.6%, Arts & recreation 1.2%, Mining 1.1%, Rental & real estate 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 15.3%, Community & personal service 14.5%, Labourers 14.0%, Technicians & trades 13.9%, Clerical & administrative 11.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.8%, Professionals 10.4%, Sales workers 7.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5121/5121-sa/topic/employment