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5661, SA · Postcode

Jobs & Industry in 5661, SA

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

Zero per cent unemployment marks the local job market in postcode 5661, where the workforce is exceptionally stable. While a high proportion of residents hold full-time roles, the overall number of adults working or looking for work has dropped significantly over the last few years.

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📍 5661, SA, Postcode

Where 5661, SA sits — Unemployment rate

0.0% —

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 5661, SA — lower than 99% of areas.

5661, SA0.0%
Streaky Bay 3.5%
South Australia 5.4%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

Half of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is common at 61.1%, though this is a 15 point drop since 2016.

Unemployment rate

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0.0% —

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).

Labour-force participation

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50.0% —

Lower than 82% of postcode areas.

Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.

Employed full-time

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61.1% —

Higher than 67% of postcode areas.

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry for half of the workforce. Other common fields include transport, warehousing, and education, each accounting for 13% of jobs.

Industries people work in

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In 5661, SA, Agriculture, forestry & fishing is the majority at 51%; Transport & warehousing is next at 13%.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 50.0% Transport & warehousing 13.0% Education & training 13.0% Manufacturing 9.3% Retail trade 7.4% Other services 5.6%

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

The most common roles are managers at 44.4% and labourers at 24.1%. Professionals make up 18.5% of the local workforce, while technicians, trades and community services each stand at 5.6%.

Occupations people work in

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In 5661, SA, the largest group is Managers at 43%, followed by Labourers (23%) and Professionals (18%).

Managers 44.4% Labourers 24.1% Professionals 18.5% Technicians & trades 5.6% Community & personal service 5.6% Clerical & administrative 5.6%

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in 5661, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5661/5661-sa/topic/employment