# Jobs & Industry — 5159, SA

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

Area: 5159, SA (Postcode)

A high proportion of adults in postcode 5159 are working or looking for work, with 64.5% of the adult population active in the labour force. This is well above both the South Australian and national figures. While more people are active, full-time employment has dipped slightly over the last decade.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, though the rate fell from 69.5% in 2011. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, which is a little below the South Australian figure and has remained steady since 2011.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 18.9%, followed by education and training at 10.8%. Retail trade, construction, and public administration also make up a significant share of local jobs.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 23.2%. Other common roles include clerical and administrative staff at 14.9%, and technicians and tradespeople at 14.5%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | -0.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.5% | -7.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.2% | -3.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 18.9%, Education & training 10.8%, Retail trade 9.8%, Construction 9.2%, Public administration & safety 6.8%, Manufacturing 6.2%, Professional & technical 6.2%, Accommodation & food 5.3%, Other services 4.4%, Finance & insurance 3.8%, Administrative & support 3.4%, Transport & warehousing 3.3%, Wholesale trade 2.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.5%, Arts & recreation 1.4%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Media & telecommunications 1.1%, Mining 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 23.2%, Clerical & administrative 14.9%, Technicians & trades 14.5%, Community & personal service 13.3%, Managers 12.3%, Sales workers 8.6%, Labourers 7.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5159/5159-sa/topic/employment