# Jobs & Industry — 5161, SA

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

Area: 5161, SA (Postcode)

Fewer people have been working or looking for work in postcode 5161 over the last decade, with those employed full-time dropping 4.0 percentage points since 2011. While about 60.6% of adults are in the workforce, the area faces a tough job market with an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

About 60.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the national figure. Full-time employment sits at 56.5%, though this is lower than most other areas.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 19.6%, followed by retail trade at 11.8% and construction at 10.2%.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 17.7%, while professionals and community service workers each account for around 15% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | -6.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.6% | -3.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 56.5% | -6.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 19.6%, Retail trade 11.8%, Construction 10.2%, Education & training 7.3%, Manufacturing 7.1%, Public administration & safety 6.1%, Accommodation & food 6.0%, Other services 4.7%, Administrative & support 4.6%, Professional & technical 4.2%, Transport & warehousing 4.1%, Finance & insurance 3.2%, Wholesale trade 2.2%, Electricity, gas & water 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Mining 0.9%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 17.7%, Professionals 15.5%, Community & personal service 14.7%, Clerical & administrative 14.1%, Labourers 11.1%, Sales workers 10.2%, Managers 8.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5161/5161-sa/topic/employment