1.1% ▼ -57.5%
Lower than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.7%
- 2016: 1.9%
- 2021: 1.1%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
5270, SA · Postcode
Jobs & Industry in 5270, SA
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A much higher share of people are working or looking for work in postcode 5270 compared to the rest of the country. This area stands out for its very strong employment levels, with a tiny unemployment rate of just 1.1%. Most of these residents hold full-time positions, creating a stable and active local workforce.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Working or looking for work is common here, with 68.9% of adults active in the labour force, which is well above the national figure. This strength is reflected in the 63.6% who have full-time jobs and an unemployment rate that is far lower than both the state and national averages.
68.9% ▼ -2.6%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 70.7%
- 2016: 74.1%
- 2021: 68.9%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
63.6% ▲ +0.1%
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 63.6%
- 2016: 64.9%
- 2021: 63.6%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 36.9% of the workforce. Other significant sectors include health care and social assistance at 8.2%, and manufacturing at 8.0%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Over a third of residents work as managers, making up 35.2% of occupations. The remaining workforce is split between labourers at 13.9%, professionals at 12.5%, and technicians and trades at 10.2%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in 5270, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5270/5270-sa/topic/employment