# Jobs & Industry — 5554, SA

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

Area: 5554, SA (Postcode)

Fewer adults have been working or looking for work in postcode 5554 since 2011, with the rate falling to 53.0%. This is now well below both the state and national figures. Full-time employment has also dropped, meaning more people in the area are working irregular or part-time hours.

Only 53.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas. Full-time employment has fallen 3.7 points since 2011 to 53.5%, while the unemployment rate has stayed steady at 5.3%.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 16.0%. Other common industries include retail trade at 12.6% and education and training at 9.1%.

Community and personal service workers make up 16.0% of the local workforce. This is followed by technicians and trades at 14.4% and professionals at 13.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | -3.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 53.0% | -3.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 53.5% | -6.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 16.0%, Retail trade 12.6%, Education & training 9.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 8.1%, Accommodation & food 7.4%, Construction 6.1%, Manufacturing 5.1%, Other services 5.0%, Transport & warehousing 4.7%, Public administration & safety 4.3%, Administrative & support 3.9%, Wholesale trade 3.5%, Professional & technical 2.9%, Mining 2.8%, Finance & insurance 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.0%, Media & telecommunications 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Community & personal service 16.0%, Technicians & trades 14.4%, Professionals 13.6%, Labourers 13.0%, Managers 11.9%, Sales workers 11.6%, Clerical & administrative 10.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5554/5554-sa/topic/employment