# Jobs & Industry — 5278, SA

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

Area: 5278, SA (Postcode)

A much lower share of adults in postcode 5278 are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the country. While the typical resident's employment status mirrors national patterns, the area faces a tougher job market with an unemployment rate of 6.4%, which is higher than most similar areas.

Only 56.2% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure well below both the state and national levels. Full-time employment stands at 58.9%, though this has fallen 3.7 percentage points since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 43.2% of the workforce. Other main employers include manufacturing at 11.9% and health care and social assistance at 8.9%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 35.6%, followed by labourers at 18.6%. Technicians and tradespeople account for 11.0% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | -24.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 56.2% | -5.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.9% | -5.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 43.2%, Manufacturing 11.9%, Health care & social assistance 8.9%, Accommodation & food 5.5%, Transport & warehousing 4.7%, Retail trade 4.2%, Education & training 4.2%, Administrative & support 3.4%, Construction 3.0%, Other services 3.0%, Electricity, gas & water 2.1%, Professional & technical 2.1%, Wholesale trade 1.7%, Mining 1.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 35.6%, Labourers 18.6%, Technicians & trades 11.0%, Professionals 8.9%, Clerical & administrative 7.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.9%, Sales workers 4.7%, Community & personal service 3.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5278/5278-sa/topic/employment