# Jobs & Industry — 6169, WA

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

Area: 6169, WA (Postcode)

A higher unemployment rate of 7.4% marks the local job market in 6169, which is a little above both the state and national figures. This gap stands out against a workforce where full-time employment remains steady at 59.5%. Overall, fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of Western Australia.

The unemployment rate is much higher than most areas, having risen to 7.4% since 2011. Meanwhile, the share of adults working or looking for work has fallen to 58.4%, which is well below the Western Australian figure.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 12.8%, followed by construction at 10.7% and retail trade at 9.6%.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 19.9%, with professionals at 14.3% and community and personal service workers at 13.9%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% | +12.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 58.4% | -4.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.5% | -5.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 12.8%, Construction 10.7%, Retail trade 9.6%, Education & training 9.0%, Manufacturing 8.0%, Public administration & safety 7.9%, Mining 7.5%, Accommodation & food 5.5%, Professional & technical 4.4%, Transport & warehousing 4.1%, Other services 3.8%, Administrative & support 3.4%, Wholesale trade 2.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Finance & insurance 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 19.9%, Professionals 14.3%, Community & personal service 13.9%, Labourers 11.6%, Clerical & administrative 11.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.1%, Managers 8.8%, Sales workers 8.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6169/6169-wa/topic/employment