# Jobs & Industry — 6161, WA

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

Area: 6161, WA (Postcode)

A far higher proportion of adults in postcode 6161 are working or looking for work than in the rest of Australia. This is a high-employment area where 85.9% of adults are active in the workforce, far exceeding the national figure of 61.1%. Most of these workers are in full-time roles.

Full-time employment is well above the state and national figures at 64.3%, though this has fallen 3.9 points since 2011. The unemployment rate is a little below the national figure at 3.1%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

The local workforce is heavily concentrated in the accommodation and food services industry, where 57.9% of people work. Construction is the next most common sector at 12.7%.

Community and personal service roles are the most common occupation at 27.0%. This is followed by managers at 22.2% and technicians and tradespeople at 19.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 85.9% | +0.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 64.3% | -5.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Accommodation & food 57.9%, Construction 12.7%, Administrative & support 8.7%, Health care & social assistance 4.8%, Manufacturing 4.0%, Retail trade 3.2%, Education & training 2.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Community & personal service 27.0%, Managers 22.2%, Technicians & trades 19.8%, Labourers 11.9%, Clerical & administrative 7.9%, Professionals 4.8%, Sales workers 4.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6161/6161-wa/topic/employment