# Jobs & Industry — 6318, WA

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

Area: 6318, WA (Postcode)

Almost 45% of workers in postcode 6318 are employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. This area has seen a significant rise in employment, with the proportion of adults working or looking for work jumping by 13 percentage points since 2011. This shift has left the area with a strong workforce and a very high number of managers.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is 64.5%, which is well above the national figure. Full-time employment has also grown significantly, rising 13 points since 2011 to reach 61.5%, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.5%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 44.9% of the workforce. Other main employers include education and training at 11.1% and health care and social assistance at 10.7%.

Managers make up a very large portion of the local workforce at 41.0%. Labourers are the next most common group at 14.1%, followed by professionals at 11.5%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | -41.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.5% | +25.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.5% | +26.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 44.9%, Education & training 11.1%, Health care & social assistance 10.7%, Wholesale trade 4.3%, Retail trade 4.3%, Public administration & safety 4.3%, Construction 3.4%, Other services 3.4%, Accommodation & food 3.0%, Transport & warehousing 2.6%, Manufacturing 2.1%, Mining 1.7%, Professional & technical 1.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 41.0%, Labourers 14.1%, Professionals 11.5%, Technicians & trades 8.1%, Clerical & administrative 8.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.1%, Community & personal service 7.3%, Sales workers 2.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6318/6318-wa/topic/employment