# Jobs & Industry — 6170, WA

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

Area: 6170, WA (Postcode)

A huge 73% of adults in postcode 6170 are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. While full-time employment is much higher than most areas, there is also a higher unemployment rate compared to similar places.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is far above the Australian figure, though full-time employment has fallen 3.5 percentage points since 2011. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, which is much higher than most areas.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry here at 15.6%, followed by retail trade at 8.8% and construction at 8.0%.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 17.9%, with professionals also common at 16.9%. Community and personal service roles account for 14.1% of jobs.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | -8.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 73.0% | +5.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 63.6% | -5.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.6%, Retail trade 8.8%, Construction 8.0%, Manufacturing 7.5%, Public administration & safety 7.0%, Accommodation & food 6.7%, Mining 6.7%, Education & training 6.5%, Transport & warehousing 5.8%, Professional & technical 5.5%, Other services 3.9%, Administrative & support 3.8%, Wholesale trade 2.6%, Finance & insurance 2.2%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Rental & real estate 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 17.9%, Professionals 16.9%, Community & personal service 14.1%, Clerical & administrative 12.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.9%, Labourers 10.9%, Sales workers 8.0%, Managers 7.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6170/6170-wa/topic/employment