# Jobs & Industry — 5401, SA

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

Area: 5401, SA (Postcode)

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 5401 compared to most other areas, with only 50.6% participating in the labour force. This represents a significant drop from 2011, though the unemployment rate has remained steady at 6.1%.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment sits at 57.4%, which is about the same as the South Australian average but down 2.4 points since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the most common industry for workers here at 15.0%, followed by health care and social assistance at 13.8%. Construction and manufacturing also make up a significant share of local jobs.

Labourers are the most common type of worker at 18.4%, with managers and technicians and trades following at 15.3% and 14.4%. Machinery operators and drivers also account for 12.0% of roles.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | +9.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 50.6% | -11.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.4% | -4.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 15.0%, Health care & social assistance 13.8%, Construction 12.0%, Manufacturing 9.5%, Public administration & safety 7.1%, Accommodation & food 6.1%, Transport & warehousing 5.5%, Education & training 5.5%, Administrative & support 4.9%, Retail trade 4.6%, Wholesale trade 4.3%, Professional & technical 4.3%, Other services 3.7%, Finance & insurance 1.8%, Mining 1.2%, Arts & recreation 0.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 18.4%, Managers 15.3%, Technicians & trades 14.4%, Community & personal service 13.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 12.0%, Professionals 11.7%, Clerical & administrative 11.0%, Sales workers 3.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5401/5401-sa/topic/employment