# Jobs & Industry — 5350, SA

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

Area: 5350, SA (Postcode)

Construction is the biggest employer in postcode 5350, where 15.3% of the workforce is in this field. The area has a very high employment rate, with 72.7% of adults working or looking for work. This is far above both the state and national figures.

A huge 72.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also high at 60.3%, though the unemployment rate has risen since 2011 to reach 5.3%.

Construction leads the way at 15.3% of jobs, followed by health care and social assistance at 12.4%. Manufacturing, education, and retail trade also make up significant parts of the local economy.

Technicians and trades workers are the most common, making up 19.2% of the workforce. Clerical and administrative roles (16.3%) and managers (16.0%) are also very frequent occupations in the area.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | +322.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 72.7% | +4.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.3% | +1.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 15.3%, Health care & social assistance 12.4%, Manufacturing 9.8%, Education & training 9.1%, Retail trade 8.5%, Public administration & safety 6.2%, Professional & technical 5.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 5.2%, Wholesale trade 3.9%, Other services 3.9%, Accommodation & food 3.6%, Transport & warehousing 3.6%, Administrative & support 3.6%, Arts & recreation 2.3%, Mining 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Finance & insurance 1.3%, Rental & real estate 1.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 19.2%, Clerical & administrative 16.3%, Managers 16.0%, Professionals 11.4%, Community & personal service 11.4%, Labourers 9.8%, Sales workers 8.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5350/5350-sa/topic/employment