# Jobs & Industry — 5266, SA

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

Area: 5266, SA (Postcode)

More adults in postcode 5266 are working or looking for work than in 2011, with the rate rising 6.3 points to 69.3%. This is a region of high employment where the typical worker is in full-time work and unemployment is exceptionally low at just 1.2%.

A very high 64.6% of residents are employed full-time, which is well above the national figure of 58.9%. This strong employment trend is reflected in the unemployment rate, which is among the lowest for similar areas and fell to 1.2% by 2021.

Half of the workforce, 50.2%, works in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Other common industries include retail trade at 6.9%, followed by manufacturing and construction both at 5.7%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 39.6%. Labourers account for 17.4% of jobs, while technicians and trades people make up 9.6% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% | -43.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 69.3% | +9.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 64.6% | +2.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 50.2%, Retail trade 6.9%, Manufacturing 5.7%, Construction 5.7%, Education & training 5.4%, Transport & warehousing 3.6%, Public administration & safety 3.6%, Health care & social assistance 3.6%, Accommodation & food 3.0%, Other services 1.5%, Professional & technical 1.2%, Wholesale trade 0.9%, Finance & insurance 0.9%, Administrative & support 0.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 39.6%, Labourers 17.4%, Technicians & trades 9.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.4%, Clerical & administrative 8.1%, Professionals 6.0%, Community & personal service 6.0%, Sales workers 3.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5266/5266-sa/topic/employment