# Jobs & Industry — 5552, SA

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

Area: 5552, SA (Postcode)

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant employer in postcode 5552, where 44.2% of workers are employed in these fields. This is a productive region with an unemployment rate of just 2.4%, which is well below the South Australian figure. The area has seen a significant shift in its workforce since 2011, with a much higher proportion of adults now working or looking for work.

The number of adults working or looking for work rose 19 points since 2011 to reach 62.8%, which is a little above the national figure. While the unemployment rate is very low at 2.4%, the share of full-time employees fell 8.9 points over the last decade to 56.4%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for 44.2% of the workforce. Other common employers include education and training at 10.4%, followed by manufacturing at 8.0% and retail trade at 7.4%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 38.7%. Other common roles include labourers at 11.7%, technicians and trades at 8.6%, and sales workers at 8.0%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | -77.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 62.8% | +43.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 56.4% | -13.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 44.2%, Education & training 10.4%, Manufacturing 8.0%, Retail trade 7.4%, Health care & social assistance 6.7%, Accommodation & food 3.1%, Transport & warehousing 3.1%, Other services 3.1%, Mining 1.8%, Construction 1.8%, Administrative & support 1.8%, Public administration & safety 1.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 38.7%, Labourers 11.7%, Technicians & trades 8.6%, Sales workers 8.0%, Community & personal service 7.4%, Clerical & administrative 6.7%, Professionals 6.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5552/5552-sa/topic/employment