# Jobs & Industry — 5454, SA

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

Area: 5454, SA (Postcode)

A high unemployment rate of 7.1% marks the current job market in postcode 5454, which is higher than most similar areas. The local economy relies heavily on the land, with over 43% of the workforce employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

About 60% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a 7.1 point drop since 2011. Full-time employment has also fallen sharply by 16 points over the last decade to 56.1%, and unemployment has risen to 7.1%, placing it slightly above the state and national figures.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 43.4% of the workforce. Other main employers include health care and social assistance at 13.9%, followed by professional, technical, education, and administrative roles.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 35.8%. This is followed by labourers at 14.5%, while professionals, technicians, trades, and community service workers each account for 8.7% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1% | +20.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.0% | -10.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 56.1% | -22.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 43.4%, Health care & social assistance 13.9%, Professional & technical 5.8%, Education & training 5.8%, Administrative & support 5.2%, Retail trade 4.6%, Transport & warehousing 4.6%, Construction 4.0%, Accommodation & food 4.0%, Mining 2.3%, Arts & recreation 2.3%, Manufacturing 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.7%, Public administration & safety 1.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 35.8%, Labourers 14.5%, Professionals 8.7%, Technicians & trades 8.7%, Community & personal service 8.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.7%, Clerical & administrative 8.1%, Sales workers 5.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5454/5454-sa/topic/employment