# Jobs & Industry — 5254, SA

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

Area: 5254, SA (Postcode)

Nearly one in five workers in postcode 5254 are managers, a high proportion that stands out against other employment trends. While more adults here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, full-time employment has fallen over the last decade.

About 62.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. However, full-time employment has fallen to 55.3%, a rate well below the Australian average.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the most common industry at 14.3%, followed by health care and social assistance at 12.3%. Construction, manufacturing and retail trade each employ around 8% to 9.5% of the workforce.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 19.5%. Other common roles include technicians and trades at 15.9%, labourers at 12.5%, and community and personal service workers at 11.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | -1.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 62.6% | -5.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 55.3% | -8.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 14.3%, Health care & social assistance 12.3%, Construction 9.5%, Manufacturing 8.0%, Retail trade 8.0%, Education & training 7.5%, Public administration & safety 5.2%, Transport & warehousing 4.9%, Accommodation & food 4.2%, Other services 4.1%, Administrative & support 3.9%, Professional & technical 3.3%, Mining 2.1%, Electricity, gas & water 1.8%, Wholesale trade 1.8%, Arts & recreation 1.8%, Finance & insurance 1.1%, Rental & real estate 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 19.5%, Technicians & trades 15.9%, Labourers 12.5%, Community & personal service 11.6%, Clerical & administrative 11.4%, Professionals 9.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.5%, Sales workers 7.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5254/5254-sa/topic/employment