# Jobs & Industry — 6167, WA

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

Area: 6167, WA (Postcode)

A high unemployment rate of 7.9% marks the current job market in postcode 6167. While full-time work is common for those employed, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is well below the Western Australian average.

Unemployment is among the highest for similar areas at 7.9%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%. While 60.8% of the workforce is employed full-time, this is 5.4 percentage points lower than it was in 2011.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 13.5%, followed by construction at 10.2% and retail trade at 9.9%. Manufacturing and education also employ a significant share of the local workforce.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 18.6%. Other common roles include professionals at 13.5%, labourers at 12.8%, and community and personal service workers at 12.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9% | +13.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.1% | +3.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.8% | -8.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 13.5%, Construction 10.2%, Retail trade 9.9%, Manufacturing 8.7%, Education & training 6.4%, Mining 6.2%, Accommodation & food 6.0%, Transport & warehousing 5.7%, Public administration & safety 5.5%, Professional & technical 4.4%, Other services 4.0%, Administrative & support 3.5%, Wholesale trade 3.1%, Finance & insurance 1.8%, Arts & recreation 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.2%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 18.6%, Professionals 13.5%, Labourers 12.8%, Community & personal service 12.6%, Clerical & administrative 12.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 12.0%, Sales workers 8.7%, Managers 7.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6167/6167-wa/topic/employment