7.0% ▲ +25.0%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.6%
- 2016: 9.7%
- 2021: 7.0%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
6110, WA · Postcode
Jobs & Industry in 6110, WA
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A higher than usual 63.2% of adults in postcode 6110 are working or looking for work. While full-time employment is common, the area faces a tougher job market than most, with an unemployment rate of 7.0%. This creates a mixed landscape where many have steady roles, but a significant number of residents struggle to find work.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Full-time employment is a little above the national figure at 61.2%, though this has fallen by 3.6 percentage points since 2011. At the same time, the unemployment rate has risen to 7.0%, which is much higher than most similar areas.
63.2% ▼ -1.3%
Higher than 64% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 64.0%
- 2016: 62.5%
- 2021: 63.2%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
61.2% ▼ -5.6%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 64.9%
- 2016: 63.6%
- 2021: 61.2%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
The local workforce is most active in health care and social assistance, where 13.7% of people work. Retail trade (10.2%) and construction (9.2%) are also major employers for the area.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 16.8%. Professionals follow at 15.3%, while clerical and administrative roles account for 13.3% of jobs.
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 6110, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6110/6110-wa/topic/employment