# Jobs & Industry — 5212, SA

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

Area: 5212, SA (Postcode)

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 5212 than in the rest of the state, with only 40.1% of adults in the labour force. This gap is a standout feature of the area, where full-time employment has fallen to 43.5%. Despite this, the unemployment rate of 4.4% is about the same as the national figure.

Only 40.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the South Australian figure of 60%. Full-time employment is also much lower than usual at 43.5%, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 19.7%. Construction (12.4%) and retail trade (11.3%) also make up a significant part of the local workforce.

Professionals are the largest group of workers at 19.6%. Technicians, trades, and community and personal service workers each make up 16.3% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | -34.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 40.1% | -8.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 43.5% | -3.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 19.7%, Construction 12.4%, Retail trade 11.3%, Accommodation & food 10.8%, Education & training 8.0%, Public administration & safety 5.8%, Manufacturing 4.6%, Other services 4.5%, Administrative & support 3.8%, Professional & technical 3.4%, Transport & warehousing 2.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.2%, Rental & real estate 1.7%, Arts & recreation 1.7%, Mining 1.2%, Wholesale trade 1.2%, Finance & insurance 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 0.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 19.6%, Technicians & trades 16.3%, Community & personal service 16.3%, Managers 13.4%, Labourers 12.1%, Sales workers 8.3%, Clerical & administrative 7.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5212/5212-sa/topic/employment