# Jobs & Industry — 5242, SA

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

Area: 5242, SA (Postcode)

A very low unemployment rate of 2.3% sets postcode 5242 apart from most other areas. While more adults here are working or looking for work than in most places, a smaller proportion are in full-time roles compared to the state and national figures.

The unemployment rate has fallen to 2.3%, which is well below the South Australian figure of 5.4%. However, full-time employment is much lower than in most areas, sitting at 53.7%.

The biggest employers in the area are health care and social assistance at 14.4%, followed by education and training at 11.6% and retail trade at 10.2%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 27.0%, with managers accounting for 17.4% and technicians and trades workers making up 13.8% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% | -49.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 62.4% | -4.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 53.7% | -1.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.4%, Education & training 11.6%, Retail trade 10.2%, Construction 9.5%, Professional & technical 8.6%, Manufacturing 5.9%, Public administration & safety 5.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 4.5%, Accommodation & food 4.5%, Other services 4.3%, Administrative & support 3.5%, Transport & warehousing 3.1%, Finance & insurance 3.0%, Wholesale trade 2.4%, Rental & real estate 1.6%, Arts & recreation 1.6%, Mining 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Media & telecommunications 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 27.0%, Managers 17.4%, Technicians & trades 13.8%, Community & personal service 11.1%, Clerical & administrative 11.0%, Sales workers 7.9%, Labourers 6.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5242/5242-sa/topic/employment