# Jobs & Industry — 5470, SA

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

Area: 5470, SA (Postcode)

Zero per cent unemployment is the standout feature of the workforce in postcode 5470. This is among the lowest rates across similar areas and sits well below the national figure. However, the number of adults working or looking for work has fallen since 2011, and full-time employment has also dropped by 12 percentage points.

Only 52% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the South Australian figure of 60%. While full-time employment at 56.5% is about the same as the state average, the overall proportion of people in the workforce is much lower than in most areas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 32.3% of the workforce. Other common sectors include education and training at 9.7%, and manufacturing, retail trade and transport which each account for 4.8%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 40.3%. Labourers follow at 17.7%, while clerical and administrative roles account for 11.3% of occupations in the area.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 52.0% | -7.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 56.5% | -17.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 32.3%, Education & training 9.7%, Manufacturing 4.8%, Retail trade 4.8%, Transport & warehousing 4.8%, Public administration & safety 4.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 40.3%, Labourers 17.7%, Clerical & administrative 11.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.7%, Technicians & trades 8.1%, Professionals 6.5%, Sales workers 4.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5470/5470-sa/topic/employment