# Jobs & Industry — 5269, SA

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

Area: 5269, SA (Postcode)

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 5269 compared to most other areas. More than half of the local workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which defines the region's primary industry. The typical resident's employment status has remained steady over the last decade.

About 63.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the South Australian figure of 60%. While 59.3% of the workforce is employed full-time, the unemployment rate has risen to 4.7% since 2011.

The local economy is heavily reliant on the land, with 51.4% of people working in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Other common industries include manufacturing at 10.7% and accommodation and food services at 6.4%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 32.1%, followed by labourers at 24.3%. Machinery operators and drivers account for another 14.3% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | +109.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 63.1% | -4.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.3% | +0.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 51.4%, Manufacturing 10.7%, Accommodation & food 6.4%, Transport & warehousing 5.7%, Education & training 5.7%, Construction 4.3%, Wholesale trade 4.3%, Retail trade 4.3%, Health care & social assistance 4.3%, Media & telecommunications 2.1%, Administrative & support 2.1%, Other services 2.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 32.1%, Labourers 24.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 14.3%, Technicians & trades 8.6%, Sales workers 7.1%, Community & personal service 5.7%, Professionals 2.9%, Clerical & administrative 2.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5269/5269-sa/topic/employment