# Jobs & Industry — 5153, SA

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

Area: 5153, SA (Postcode)

Well below the national figure, only 52.2% of people in postcode 5153 work full-time. Despite this, a higher share of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. The local job market is relatively strong, with an unemployment rate of 3.4% which is lower than both the state and national figures.

While 64.9% of adults are working or looking for work—well above the South Australian figure of 60.0%—full-time employment has fallen 4.6 percentage points since 2011. Unemployment has remained steady at a low 3.4%.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 15.4%, followed by education and training at 10.9% and construction at 10.3%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 26.7%, with managers accounting for 18.0% and technicians and tradespeople making up 13.6% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | -6.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.9% | -5.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 52.2% | -8.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.4%, Education & training 10.9%, Construction 10.3%, Professional & technical 8.3%, Retail trade 7.5%, Manufacturing 6.3%, Public administration & safety 6.1%, Accommodation & food 5.4%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 5.1%, Other services 4.0%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Transport & warehousing 2.7%, Finance & insurance 2.5%, Wholesale trade 2.1%, Arts & recreation 2.1%, Rental & real estate 1.4%, Mining 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Media & telecommunications 1.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 26.7%, Managers 18.0%, Technicians & trades 13.6%, Community & personal service 10.9%, Clerical & administrative 10.3%, Labourers 8.8%, Sales workers 6.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5153/5153-sa/topic/employment