# Jobs & Industry — 6165, WA

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

Area: 6165, WA (Postcode)

Zero per cent unemployment marks the job market in postcode 6165, where a huge 74.3% of people work full-time. This shift is part of a long-term trend, as full-time employment rose by 23 points since 2011. While few of the total adult population are working or looking for work, those who are employed tend to have stable, full-time roles.

Full-time work is far more common here than in the rest of the state, where the figure is 60.2%. However, the overall share of adults working or looking for work is 55.7%, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

Transport and warehousing is the dominant industry, employing 37.1% of the local workforce. Manufacturing also plays a major role at 14.3%, followed by public administration and safety and other services, both at 8.6%.

The local workforce is led by machinery operators and drivers at 22.9% and technicians and trades at 20.0%. These roles, along with labourers at 14.3%, make up the bulk of the area's occupations.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 55.7% | -6.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 74.3% | +45.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Transport & warehousing 37.1%, Manufacturing 14.3%, Public administration & safety 8.6%, Other services 8.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Machinery operators & drivers 22.9%, Technicians & trades 20.0%, Labourers 14.3%, Managers 11.4%, Community & personal service 8.6%, Clerical & administrative 8.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6165/6165-wa/topic/employment