# Jobs & Industry — 5238, SA

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

Area: 5238, SA (Postcode)

Few residents are in the workforce in postcode 5238, with only 42.9% of adults working or looking for work. This is far below the national figure and reflects a community where many adults are not employed. The local economy relies heavily on a mix of farming and health care.

Only 42.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the South Australian figure of 60%. Full-time employment has fallen to 50.1% since 2011, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 6.6%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest employer at 14.7%, followed closely by health care and social assistance at 14.2%. Other common industries include construction at 9.5% and retail trade at 9.1%.

Managers are the most common occupation at 18.2%, while labourers make up 16.6% of the workforce. Technicians and tradespeople account for 15.4%, and community and personal service workers make up 14.4%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% | +10.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 42.9% | -12.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 50.1% | -9.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 14.7%, Health care & social assistance 14.2%, Construction 9.5%, Retail trade 9.1%, Accommodation & food 7.4%, Transport & warehousing 6.1%, Public administration & safety 5.6%, Education & training 5.5%, Manufacturing 5.1%, Administrative & support 4.3%, Other services 4.3%, Professional & technical 2.3%, Wholesale trade 2.0%, Electricity, gas & water 1.5%, Mining 1.4%, Rental & real estate 0.9%, Finance & insurance 0.8%, Arts & recreation 0.5%, Media & telecommunications 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 18.2%, Labourers 16.6%, Technicians & trades 15.4%, Community & personal service 14.4%, Professionals 8.9%, Clerical & administrative 8.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.0%, Sales workers 7.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5238/5238-sa/topic/employment