3.5% ▼ -1.6%
Lower than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.5%
- 2016: 4.4%
- 2021: 3.5%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
5355, SA · Postcode
Jobs & Industry in 5355, SA
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A low unemployment rate of 3.5% defines the local job market in postcode 5355. While the proportion of people working or looking for work has dipped since 2011, the area remains a steady place for employment with a strong presence in manufacturing.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
About 59.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the national figure. Full-time employment has fallen since 2011, but the unemployment rate has stayed steady at 3.5%, which is lower than most other areas.
59.9% ▼ -4.3%
Lower than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 62.6%
- 2016: 60.1%
- 2021: 59.9%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
57.8% ▼ -8.2%
Lower than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 63.0%
- 2016: 59.5%
- 2021: 57.8%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Manufacturing is the biggest employer in the area, accounting for 21.4% of jobs. Health care and social assistance follow at 11.3%, while retail trade makes up 9.3% of the workforce.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Labourers make up the largest group of workers at 18.0%. Managers and technicians or tradespeople also hold significant roles, accounting for 14.4% and 14.1% of occupations respectively.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in 5355, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5355/5355-sa/topic/employment