# Jobs & Industry — 5417, SA

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

Area: 5417, SA (Postcode)

Fewer adults in postcode 5417 are working or looking for work than they were in 2011. This area is now defined by a high number of managers and a strong reliance on the farming sector, though full-time employment has dropped significantly over the last decade.

Since 2011, the share of adults working or looking for work fell by 7.8 points to 51.2%, a figure well below the national level. Full-time work also dropped to 53.0%, while the unemployment rate is a little below the national figure at 3.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 26.2% of the workforce. Other common industries include retail trade at 8.2% and health care and social assistance at 8.1%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 23.9%, followed by labourers at 17.0%. Technicians and tradespeople account for 13.9% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | -19.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 51.2% | -13.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 53.0% | -12.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 26.2%, Retail trade 8.2%, Health care & social assistance 8.1%, Construction 7.6%, Accommodation & food 7.3%, Public administration & safety 6.0%, Education & training 5.8%, Manufacturing 5.7%, Administrative & support 4.0%, Wholesale trade 3.4%, Transport & warehousing 3.2%, Professional & technical 2.9%, Mining 2.4%, Other services 1.8%, Electricity, gas & water 0.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 23.9%, Labourers 17.0%, Technicians & trades 13.9%, Professionals 10.5%, Community & personal service 9.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.6%, Clerical & administrative 8.4%, Sales workers 6.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5417/5417-sa/topic/employment