# Jobs & Industry — 5580, SA

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

Area: 5580, SA (Postcode)

Fewer than 53% of adults in postcode 5580 are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. This gap highlights a local workforce that is much smaller than in most other areas. The number of people in full-time work has also fallen by 4.6 percentage points since 2011.

Only 52.5% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure well below both the state and national levels. While 54.4% are employed full-time, the unemployment rate of 3.8% is a little below the South Australian average.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 37.6% of the workforce. Health care and social assistance follow at 10.7%, with retail trade making up 10.1% of jobs.

Managerial roles are the most common occupation at 34.9%. Labourers account for 14.1% of the workforce, while technicians and trades people make up 13.4%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | +38.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 52.5% | -14.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 54.4% | -7.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 37.6%, Health care & social assistance 10.7%, Retail trade 10.1%, Accommodation & food 6.7%, Other services 6.7%, Public administration & safety 5.4%, Education & training 5.4%, Mining 4.7%, Transport & warehousing 4.0%, Professional & technical 4.0%, Construction 3.4%, Manufacturing 2.7%, Media & telecommunications 2.7%, Administrative & support 2.7%, Wholesale trade 2.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 34.9%, Labourers 14.1%, Technicians & trades 13.4%, Community & personal service 10.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.1%, Professionals 8.7%, Clerical & administrative 8.7%, Sales workers 7.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5580/5580-sa/topic/employment