# Jobs & Industry — 5243, SA

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

Area: 5243, SA (Postcode)

A much lower unemployment rate of 3.1% defines the workforce in postcode 5243. This area has a strong employment record compared to the rest of the state, though the proportion of adults working or looking for work has fallen since 2011.

About 63.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the South Australian figure. While full-time employment is about the same as the state at 57.6%, the unemployment rate is a little below the national 5.1%.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry at 14.6%, followed by construction at 11.0% and retail trade at 9.0%. Education and training also employ a significant 8.5% of the workforce.

Professionals and managers make up the largest groups, accounting for 23.5% and 22.0% of workers respectively. Technicians and trades follow at 12.6%, with clerical staff and labourers both around 10%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | -6.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 63.3% | -10.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.6% | +1.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.6%, Construction 11.0%, Retail trade 9.0%, Education & training 8.5%, Professional & technical 7.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 6.5%, Public administration & safety 6.3%, Manufacturing 6.1%, Accommodation & food 4.7%, Finance & insurance 3.8%, Transport & warehousing 3.4%, Rental & real estate 2.7%, Arts & recreation 2.7%, Other services 2.7%, Administrative & support 2.5%, Wholesale trade 2.2%, Media & telecommunications 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Mining 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 23.5%, Managers 22.0%, Technicians & trades 12.6%, Clerical & administrative 10.5%, Labourers 10.3%, Community & personal service 9.9%, Sales workers 8.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5243/5243-sa/topic/employment