# Jobs & Industry — 5302, SA

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

Area: 5302, SA (Postcode)

A full-time employment rate of 67.4% sets postcode 5302 well above the national figure. This is a region where most of the workforce is in steady, full-time roles. While fewer adults are working or looking for work than in other parts of the country, the unemployment rate is very low.

Full-time work is much more common here than in most areas, sitting 10 points above the South Australian average. This strength is reflected in a very low unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is a little below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.

Nearly half the workforce, 48.1%, works in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Other common industries include retail trade and health care and social assistance, both at 7.7%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 32.6%. Labourers are the next most common occupation at 15.7%, followed by technicians and trades at 11.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | -29.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 58.3% | -8.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 67.4% | +3.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 48.1%, Retail trade 7.7%, Health care & social assistance 7.7%, Education & training 7.5%, Public administration & safety 5.9%, Construction 5.1%, Wholesale trade 4.4%, Accommodation & food 3.6%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Professional & technical 2.1%, Mining 1.5%, Transport & warehousing 1.3%, Manufacturing 1.0%, Other services 1.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 32.6%, Labourers 15.7%, Technicians & trades 11.8%, Clerical & administrative 10.0%, Professionals 9.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.9%, Sales workers 6.7%, Community & personal service 6.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5302/5302-sa/topic/employment