# Jobs & Industry — 5157, SA

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

Area: 5157, SA (Postcode)

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 5157 compared to most areas, at 64.9%. While more people are active in the job market, full-time employment is well below the national figure. This creates a workforce where a large number of residents are employed, but fewer are in permanent full-time roles.

The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is a little below the South Australian and national figures. However, full-time employment has fallen since 2011 and now sits at 52.4%, which is much lower than in most other areas.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 14.7%. Other common industries for locals include construction at 10.9% and education and training at 9.7%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 21.5%. Managers follow at 17.6%, while 16.3% of the workforce are technicians and tradespeople.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | -14.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.9% | -9.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 52.4% | -4.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.7%, Construction 10.9%, Education & training 9.7%, Retail trade 9.1%, Professional & technical 7.7%, Manufacturing 6.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 6.5%, Public administration & safety 5.4%, Other services 4.5%, Accommodation & food 4.1%, Administrative & support 2.8%, Transport & warehousing 2.3%, Wholesale trade 2.2%, Electricity, gas & water 1.9%, Finance & insurance 1.9%, Arts & recreation 1.7%, Mining 1.2%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 21.5%, Managers 17.6%, Technicians & trades 16.3%, Clerical & administrative 13.3%, Community & personal service 10.1%, Sales workers 8.1%, Labourers 7.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5157/5157-sa/topic/employment