# Jobs & Industry — 6069, WA

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

Area: 6069, WA (Postcode)

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer in postcode 6069, where 12.8% of the workforce is in this field. The area has a very strong employment rate, with 71.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure.

A high 62.9% of the workforce is employed full-time, which is well above the Australian figure. However, the unemployment rate has risen to 5.0% since 2011, making it higher than most similar areas.

The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance at 12.8%, followed by retail trade at 10.8% and construction at 9.2%.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 16.5%, while professionals and clerical staff both account for around 14% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | +29.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 71.3% | -1.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 62.9% | -6.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 12.8%, Retail trade 10.8%, Construction 9.2%, Mining 7.9%, Education & training 7.3%, Accommodation & food 6.2%, Public administration & safety 6.1%, Transport & warehousing 6.1%, Manufacturing 5.9%, Professional & technical 4.4%, Other services 4.4%, Wholesale trade 3.5%, Administrative & support 3.0%, Finance & insurance 2.2%, Rental & real estate 1.6%, Arts & recreation 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 16.5%, Professionals 14.3%, Clerical & administrative 14.2%, Community & personal service 14.0%, Managers 10.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.8%, Sales workers 9.4%, Labourers 9.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6069/6069-wa/topic/employment