# Jobs & Industry — 5464, SA

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

Area: 5464, SA (Postcode)

More adults are working or looking for work in postcode 5464 than in most similar areas. While 65% of adults are active in the labour force, the area also faces a higher unemployment rate than most, sitting at 6.2%.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in the rest of South Australia, where the figure is 60%. However, unemployment has risen significantly since 2011, increasing by 6.2 percentage points to reach 6.2%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry for 38% of the workforce. Health care and social assistance is the next most common field, accounting for 12.3% of jobs.

Managers make up a large portion of the local workforce at 36.6%. Other common roles include labourers at 13% and professionals at 11.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 65.0% | +4.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.0% | -2.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 38.0%, Health care & social assistance 12.3%, Retail trade 5.8%, Education & training 5.8%, Transport & warehousing 5.1%, Administrative & support 4.7%, Construction 4.3%, Other services 4.0%, Electricity, gas & water 3.3%, Accommodation & food 2.5%, Mining 2.2%, Wholesale trade 1.8%, Professional & technical 1.8%, Public administration & safety 1.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 36.6%, Labourers 13.0%, Professionals 11.6%, Technicians & trades 10.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.4%, Community & personal service 9.1%, Clerical & administrative 5.8%, Sales workers 1.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5464/5464-sa/topic/employment