# Jobs & Industry — 5170, SA

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

Area: 5170, SA (Postcode)

Full-time employment has fallen by 5.3 percentage points since 2011 in postcode 5170, where 53.8% of the workforce now holds such roles. While more adults here are working or looking for work than in most other areas, the local unemployment rate has risen to 6.8%.

A high 63.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the South Australian figure of 60.0%. However, the unemployment rate is much higher than most areas, sitting a little above the national figure at 6.8%.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 16.2%, followed by manufacturing at 10.3% and education and training at 10.0%. Construction and retail trade also employ nearly 10% and 8% of the workforce respectively.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 20.9%, with technicians and trades following at 18.2%. Community and personal service workers account for 14.7% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | +17.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 63.4% | -0.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 53.8% | -9.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 16.2%, Manufacturing 10.3%, Education & training 10.0%, Construction 9.7%, Retail trade 8.0%, Public administration & safety 7.9%, Accommodation & food 7.2%, Professional & technical 6.4%, Other services 4.7%, Administrative & support 3.4%, Wholesale trade 2.8%, Electricity, gas & water 2.6%, Transport & warehousing 2.5%, Finance & insurance 2.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.5%, Mining 1.5%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%, Rental & real estate 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 20.9%, Technicians & trades 18.2%, Community & personal service 14.7%, Labourers 11.8%, Managers 11.0%, Clerical & administrative 9.5%, Sales workers 8.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5170/5170-sa/topic/employment