# Jobs & Industry — 6112, WA

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

Area: 6112, WA (Postcode)

Well above the national figure, 67.8% of adults in postcode 6112 are working or looking for work. This high level of activity is paired with a strong full-time workforce, though the unemployment rate is a little above the state and national figures at 6.1%.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 62.6%, which is well above the Australian figure. However, this is down 3.5 percentage points since 2011, while the overall share of adults working or looking for work has risen to 67.8%.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 15.4%. Other significant sectors include retail trade at 9.4%, construction at 8.9%, and education and training at 7.6%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 18.2%, followed by technicians and trades at 16.4%. Clerical and administrative roles account for 13.0%, while community and personal services make up 12.9% of jobs.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | +9.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 67.8% | +4.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 62.6% | -5.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.4%, Retail trade 9.4%, Construction 8.9%, Education & training 7.6%, Manufacturing 6.9%, Transport & warehousing 6.7%, Mining 5.8%, Accommodation & food 5.7%, Public administration & safety 5.5%, Professional & technical 5.4%, Other services 3.9%, Wholesale trade 3.5%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Finance & insurance 2.0%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.2%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Media & telecommunications 0.7%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 18.2%, Technicians & trades 16.4%, Clerical & administrative 13.0%, Community & personal service 12.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.4%, Labourers 10.0%, Managers 9.2%, Sales workers 7.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6112/6112-wa/topic/employment