# Jobs & Industry — 6154, WA

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

Area: 6154, WA (Postcode)

A strong working community defines postcode 6154, where 63.3% of adults are working or looking for work. This is a higher rate than most similar areas and sits slightly above the national figure. While more people are active in the workforce than in 2011, the unemployment rate has also risen slightly to 4.8%.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work rose 3.4 points since 2011 to 63.3%. However, full-time employment fell 2.5 points over the same period to 58.1%, which is a little below the Western Australian figure.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry at 13.8%, followed by education and training at 12.3%. Professional and technical roles make up 10.1% of the local workforce.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 33.2%, with managers accounting for another 15.1%. Clerical and administrative staff follow at 12.0%, while technicians and trades represent 11.0% of jobs.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | +34.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 63.3% | +5.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.1% | -4.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 13.8%, Education & training 12.3%, Professional & technical 10.1%, Retail trade 8.5%, Construction 7.5%, Accommodation & food 6.4%, Mining 6.3%, Public administration & safety 5.9%, Manufacturing 4.6%, Finance & insurance 3.5%, Other services 3.3%, Transport & warehousing 3.2%, Wholesale trade 2.4%, Administrative & support 2.1%, Rental & real estate 2.1%, Arts & recreation 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 33.2%, Managers 15.1%, Clerical & administrative 12.0%, Technicians & trades 11.0%, Community & personal service 10.1%, Sales workers 8.5%, Labourers 5.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6154/6154-wa/topic/employment