# Jobs & Industry — 6254, WA

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

Area: 6254, WA (Postcode)

Fewer adults have been working or looking for work in postcode 6254 since 2011, with this rate falling by 5.5 percentage points to 48.9%. While full-time employment has risen slightly, the local unemployment rate has more than doubled since 2011 to reach 5.8%.

Only 48.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Among those employed, 61.7% are in full-time roles, a figure slightly above both the state and national averages.

Mining is the dominant industry here, employing 35% of the workforce. Other common industries include construction at 10.7% and accommodation and food services at 9.3%.

The workforce is heavily weighted toward blue-collar roles, with technicians and trades making up 23.8% of jobs. Labourers and machinery operators and drivers also make up a large share at 21% and 19.6% respectively.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | +163.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 48.9% | -10.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.7% | +2.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Mining 35.0%, Construction 10.7%, Accommodation & food 9.3%, Health care & social assistance 8.4%, Manufacturing 6.5%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 6.1%, Education & training 5.1%, Retail trade 3.3%, Administrative & support 3.3%, Electricity, gas & water 2.8%, Wholesale trade 2.8%, Professional & technical 1.9%, Public administration & safety 1.9%, Transport & warehousing 1.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 23.8%, Labourers 21.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 19.6%, Professionals 9.3%, Managers 8.9%, Clerical & administrative 8.4%, Community & personal service 7.0%, Sales workers 1.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6254/6254-wa/topic/employment