# Jobs & Industry — 5720, SA

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

Area: 5720, SA (Postcode)

A far higher share of the workforce is in full-time roles in postcode 5720 compared to the rest of the country. This area is defined by a very strong employment market, where 78% of workers are employed full-time and unemployment is very low.

About 77.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is only 2.8%, which is much lower than most areas and has stayed steady since 2011.

Construction is the biggest employer at 22.5%, followed by Mining at 18.1%. Public administration and safety also employ a significant 13.7% of the local workforce.

The most common jobs are technicians and trades at 20.9% and labourers at 20.3%. Machinery operators and drivers also make up a large part of the workforce at 15.9%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | +16.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 77.3% | +7.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 78.0% | +8.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 22.5%, Mining 18.1%, Public administration & safety 13.7%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 9.9%, Accommodation & food 7.1%, Administrative & support 6.6%, Education & training 3.8%, Retail trade 1.6%, Transport & warehousing 1.6%, Professional & technical 1.6%, Health care & social assistance 1.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 20.9%, Labourers 20.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 15.9%, Managers 11.5%, Clerical & administrative 11.0%, Community & personal service 9.3%, Professionals 5.5%, Sales workers 3.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5720/5720-sa/topic/employment