# Jobs & Industry — 5304, SA

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

Area: 5304, SA (Postcode)

Well above the national figure, 65.6% of the workforce in postcode 5304 is employed full-time. This reflects a strong shift toward stable work, as full-time employment rose 6.4 percentage points since 2011. The area is primarily driven by a large agricultural sector and a high proportion of managers.

About 61.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is roughly the same as the national figure. While the unemployment rate rose to 3.4% since 2011, it remains a little below both the state and national rates.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 46.4% of the workforce. Other common sectors include health care and social assistance at 8.9% and education and training at 6.6%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 26.9%. This is followed by labourers at 18.5% and machinery operators and drivers at 11.9%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | +132.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 61.8% | +8.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 65.6% | +10.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 46.4%, Health care & social assistance 8.9%, Education & training 6.6%, Wholesale trade 6.3%, Accommodation & food 5.2%, Retail trade 4.4%, Other services 4.4%, Public administration & safety 4.0%, Manufacturing 2.8%, Administrative & support 2.3%, Transport & warehousing 2.1%, Construction 1.6%, Finance & insurance 0.9%, Professional & technical 0.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 26.9%, Labourers 18.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.9%, Technicians & trades 9.6%, Professionals 9.1%, Clerical & administrative 8.9%, Community & personal service 8.2%, Sales workers 5.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5304/5304-sa/topic/employment