# Jobs & Industry — 5275, SA

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

Area: 5275, SA (Postcode)

Nearly a third of workers in postcode 5275 are employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, making it the area's dominant industry. This strong link to the land is reflected in the job types, where managers and labourers make up the bulk of the local workforce.

Far fewer adults here are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 54.5%. While full-time employment has fallen to 52.1%, the unemployment rate is very low at 2.6%, which is a little below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest employer at 31.9%. Other common industries include retail trade at 10.5%, health care and social assistance at 9.5%, and construction at 8.5%.

Managers are the most common job role at 25.5%, followed by labourers at 19.1%. Technicians and trades workers make up 11.8% of the workforce, while community and personal service roles account for 9.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | -5.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 54.5% | -5.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 52.1% | -4.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 31.9%, Retail trade 10.5%, Health care & social assistance 9.5%, Construction 8.5%, Accommodation & food 7.1%, Education & training 5.5%, Manufacturing 4.8%, Public administration & safety 3.7%, Transport & warehousing 3.6%, Wholesale trade 2.2%, Administrative & support 2.0%, Other services 2.0%, Professional & technical 1.9%, Finance & insurance 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.9%, Mining 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 25.5%, Labourers 19.1%, Technicians & trades 11.8%, Community & personal service 9.6%, Professionals 9.3%, Sales workers 8.2%, Clerical & administrative 8.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5275/5275-sa/topic/employment