70.4% —
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
5717, SA · Postcode
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A striking 70.4% of adults in postcode 5717 are working or looking for work, which is far higher than the state and national figures. This suggests a highly active local workforce where a much larger share of adults are engaged in employment compared to most other areas.
Employment, participation and unemployment.
At 70.4%, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much higher than in most areas. This is 10 percentage points above the South Australian figure of 60% and well above the national figure of 61.1%.
70.4% —
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
The industries that employ local workers.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 89%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The kinds of jobs people do.
The most common occupations people work in is Managers at 58%, ahead of Labourers (42%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in 5717, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5717/5717-sa/topic/employment