# Jobs & Industry — 5453, SA

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

Area: 5453, SA (Postcode)

A remarkably low unemployment rate of 2.9% defines the workforce in postcode 5453, which is much lower than most similar areas. While more people are working or looking for work than in many other regions, the share of full-time roles has fallen since 2011.

About 60.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the South Australian and national figures. However, full-time employment is well below the national average at 55.3%, having dropped by 4.3 percentage points over the last decade.

The local economy is led by health care and social assistance, where 12.5% of people work. Other major industries include agriculture, forestry and fishing at 10.7%, and manufacturing at 9.4%.

Managers and professionals make up the largest groups of workers, accounting for 18.8% and 18.0% of the workforce respectively. Technicians and trades follow at 14.4%, with labourers making up 13.0% of roles.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | +0.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.4% | -6.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 55.3% | -7.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 12.5%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 10.7%, Manufacturing 9.4%, Retail trade 9.0%, Accommodation & food 8.8%, Construction 8.4%, Education & training 8.4%, Other services 4.2%, Professional & technical 3.9%, Administrative & support 3.4%, Public administration & safety 3.3%, Transport & warehousing 2.6%, Mining 2.6%, Finance & insurance 2.3%, Wholesale trade 2.0%, Electricity, gas & water 1.9%, Rental & real estate 1.3%, Arts & recreation 1.2%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 18.8%, Professionals 18.0%, Technicians & trades 14.4%, Labourers 13.0%, Community & personal service 11.2%, Clerical & administrative 9.8%, Sales workers 7.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5453/5453-sa/topic/employment