0.0% —
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 3.4%
- 2021: 0.0%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
6223, WA · Postcode
Jobs & Industry in 6223, WA
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A surge in employment has transformed the workforce in postcode 6223 since 2016. The area now sees a huge 82.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above both the state and national figures. Most of this growth is seen in full-time roles, contributing to a remarkably strong local job market.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Full-time employment rose 9.5 percentage points since 2016 to reach 64.1%, well above the national figure. This strength is reflected in the unemployment rate, which fell to 0.0% and is now among the lowest for similar areas.
82.2% —
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 68.2%
- 2021: 82.2%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
64.1% —
Higher than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 54.5%
- 2021: 64.1%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
The workforce is led by agriculture, forestry and fishing at 23.3%. Other common industries include education and training at 13.6% and health care and social assistance at 12.6%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Managers make up the largest group of workers at 23.3%, followed by technicians and trades at 19.4%. Professionals account for 13.6% of the local workforce.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in 6223, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6223/6223-wa/topic/employment