# Jobs & Industry — 5256, SA

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

Area: 5256, SA (Postcode)

Fewer than half of adults in postcode 5256 are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. This creates a unique local economy where only 53.3% of the population are employed full-time. The area has seen a steady decline in workforce participation over the last decade.

Only 44.7% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages. Full-time employment has also dropped since 2011, falling to 53.3%, which is well below the Australian figure of 58.9%.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry at 16.9%, followed by agriculture, forestry and fishing at 11.9%. Other significant sectors include manufacturing at 9.5% and construction at 8.7%.

Labourers make up the largest group of workers at 18.1%. Other common roles include community and personal service workers at 16.0%, alongside managers and technicians or trades workers who both sit at 14.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | -23.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 44.7% | -15.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 53.3% | -4.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 16.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 11.9%, Manufacturing 9.5%, Construction 8.7%, Education & training 7.3%, Administrative & support 6.6%, Retail trade 6.1%, Accommodation & food 5.6%, Transport & warehousing 5.1%, Public administration & safety 3.7%, Professional & technical 2.6%, Other services 2.0%, Mining 1.9%, Wholesale trade 1.7%, Arts & recreation 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Finance & insurance 0.9%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 18.1%, Community & personal service 16.0%, Managers 14.8%, Technicians & trades 14.8%, Clerical & administrative 11.8%, Professionals 8.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.0%, Sales workers 4.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5256/5256-sa/topic/employment