# Jobs & Industry — 5373, SA

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

Area: 5373, SA (Postcode)

Just over half of adults in postcode 5373 are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. This workforce is smaller than in most similar areas, with the proportion of people in full-time roles falling by 3.3 points since 2011. The unemployment rate currently sits at 4.4%.

The share of adults working or looking for work is 55.7%, which is well below both South Australia and the national average. Full-time employment is also a little below the state figure at 56.1%, while the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.4% since 2011.

Manufacturing is the most common industry for local workers at 14.7%, followed by health care and social assistance at 12%. Other notable sectors include agriculture, forestry and fishing at 10.8% and education and training at 9.4%.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 16%, closely followed by labourers at 14.8% and managers at 14.7%. Professionals and community and personal service workers account for 13.4% and 11.7% of the workforce respectively.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | -25.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 55.7% | -0.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 56.1% | -5.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Manufacturing 14.7%, Health care & social assistance 12.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 10.8%, Education & training 9.4%, Retail trade 9.2%, Construction 6.5%, Accommodation & food 5.3%, Administrative & support 4.6%, Transport & warehousing 4.5%, Other services 4.4%, Public administration & safety 3.7%, Wholesale trade 3.2%, Professional & technical 2.6%, Mining 2.3%, Electricity, gas & water 0.8%, Finance & insurance 0.7%, Arts & recreation 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 16.0%, Labourers 14.8%, Managers 14.7%, Professionals 13.4%, Community & personal service 11.7%, Clerical & administrative 11.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.6%, Sales workers 7.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5373/5373-sa/topic/employment