# Jobs & Industry — 5234, SA

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

Area: 5234, SA (Postcode)

A tiny 3.0% unemployment rate makes postcode 5234 a place where very few people are without work. This is much lower than most similar areas and sits well below the national figure. More adults here are working or looking for work than in most other parts of the country.

Around 65.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the 61.1% national figure. Full-time employment sits at 58.1%, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 14.2%, followed by education and training at 10.4%. Construction also employs a significant 10.1% of the workforce.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 18.1%. Technicians and trades follow at 16.1%, while managers and community or personal service workers each account for 15.0% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | -25.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 65.6% | -2.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.1% | -4.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.2%, Education & training 10.4%, Construction 10.1%, Retail trade 9.7%, Public administration & safety 9.3%, Manufacturing 8.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 5.8%, Professional & technical 4.1%, Administrative & support 4.0%, Other services 3.8%, Accommodation & food 3.6%, Transport & warehousing 3.6%, Wholesale trade 2.8%, Arts & recreation 2.8%, Rental & real estate 2.1%, Electricity, gas & water 2.0%, Media & telecommunications 1.1%, Mining 0.7%, Finance & insurance 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 18.1%, Technicians & trades 16.1%, Managers 15.0%, Community & personal service 15.0%, Clerical & administrative 13.2%, Labourers 9.3%, Sales workers 7.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5234/5234-sa/topic/employment