# Jobs & Industry — 5322, SA

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

Area: 5322, SA (Postcode)

A lower unemployment rate of 3.3% marks the workforce in postcode 5322 as more stable than the state and national figures. This area relies heavily on the land, with over a quarter of workers employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Most people here work in roles that are practical or managerial in nature.

About 60.4% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. Full-time employment is steady at 59%, which is a little above the South Australian average.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 26.1% of the workforce. Other common sectors include retail trade at 10.8% and manufacturing at 9.1%.

Labourers make up the largest group of workers at 22.7%, followed by managers at 16.1%. Technicians and tradespeople account for 13.8% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | -15.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.4% | +2.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.0% | -1.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 26.1%, Retail trade 10.8%, Manufacturing 9.1%, Health care & social assistance 8.1%, Administrative & support 7.0%, Education & training 5.7%, Transport & warehousing 5.5%, Other services 5.5%, Construction 5.1%, Public administration & safety 3.6%, Accommodation & food 3.0%, Wholesale trade 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.3%, Professional & technical 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Media & telecommunications 1.1%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Mining 0.6%, Finance & insurance 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 22.7%, Managers 16.1%, Technicians & trades 13.8%, Clerical & administrative 12.3%, Professionals 9.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.7%, Community & personal service 8.5%, Sales workers 6.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5322/5322-sa/topic/employment