# Jobs & Industry — 5374, SA

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

Area: 5374, SA (Postcode)

Agriculture and farming employ 27.5% of the workforce in postcode 5374, making it the most common industry for the area. This rural landscape is matched by a high proportion of managers, who make up over a quarter of all workers. However, fewer adults here are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state.

Only 53.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. While full-time employment sits at 57.9%, the unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry at 27.5%. Other major employers include health care and social assistance at 10.8%, followed by manufacturing at 10.5% and retail trade at 9.5%.

Managers are the most common role at 27.5%. Other common occupations include technicians and trades at 14.9%, labourers at 14.8%, and clerical and administrative workers at 10.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | +12.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 53.2% | -0.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.9% | -6.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 27.5%, Health care & social assistance 10.8%, Manufacturing 10.5%, Retail trade 9.5%, Education & training 7.5%, Construction 5.6%, Other services 4.8%, Accommodation & food 4.1%, Transport & warehousing 4.0%, Administrative & support 2.9%, Wholesale trade 2.5%, Professional & technical 2.4%, Mining 2.1%, Public administration & safety 1.9%, Arts & recreation 1.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 27.5%, Technicians & trades 14.9%, Labourers 14.8%, Clerical & administrative 10.2%, Community & personal service 10.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.2%, Sales workers 7.3%, Professionals 6.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5374/5374-sa/topic/employment