# Jobs & Industry — 5605, SA

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

Area: 5605, SA (Postcode)

A far lower share of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 5605 compared to the rest of the country. Only 47.9% of adults are in the labour force, which is 13 points below the national figure. This trend has fallen since 2011, though the unemployment rate is now very low at 2.4%.

Full-time employment is well below the state and national figures, falling 6.7 points since 2011 to reach 50.3%. This low level of work is paired with a very low unemployment rate of 2.4%, which is much lower than most areas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest employer here at 18.8%. Other common industries include health care and social assistance at 13.8% and construction at 10.4%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 22.4%. Professionals, community and personal service workers, and labourers each account for around 12% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | -43.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 47.9% | -9.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 50.3% | -11.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 18.8%, Health care & social assistance 13.8%, Construction 10.4%, Retail trade 9.5%, Education & training 8.8%, Accommodation & food 5.8%, Transport & warehousing 4.7%, Wholesale trade 3.9%, Other services 3.4%, Finance & insurance 3.1%, Public administration & safety 3.1%, Manufacturing 2.2%, Professional & technical 2.2%, Mining 2.0%, Electricity, gas & water 1.5%, Administrative & support 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 22.4%, Professionals 12.2%, Community & personal service 12.1%, Labourers 11.9%, Technicians & trades 11.1%, Clerical & administrative 9.5%, Sales workers 8.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5605/5605-sa/topic/employment