# Jobs & Industry — 6251, WA

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

Area: 6251, WA (Postcode)

A significant drop in full-time work defines the local economy in postcode 6251, where the share of full-time employees fell by 13 points since 2011. This shift has left the area with a lower proportion of full-time workers than both the state and national figures.

About 59.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the Western Australian figure. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, a figure that has risen since 2011 and is now about the same as the national average.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant employer for 32.4% of the workforce. Other major industries include health care and social assistance at 14.9%, and accommodation and food at 8.1%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 33.1%. This is followed by labourers at 20.3% and technicians and trades at 14.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | +224.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.8% | -3.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 55.4% | -18.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 32.4%, Health care & social assistance 14.9%, Accommodation & food 8.1%, Mining 7.4%, Education & training 7.4%, Construction 6.1%, Wholesale trade 3.4%, Retail trade 3.4%, Transport & warehousing 3.4%, Administrative & support 3.4%, Public administration & safety 2.7%, Manufacturing 2.0%, Arts & recreation 2.0%, Other services 2.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 33.1%, Labourers 20.3%, Technicians & trades 14.2%, Clerical & administrative 9.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.8%, Community & personal service 8.1%, Professionals 6.8%, Sales workers 2.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6251/6251-wa/topic/employment