# Jobs & Industry — 6327, WA

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

Area: 6327, WA (Postcode)

Well below the state and national figures, only 58% of adults in postcode 6327 are working or looking for work. This gap has widened since 2011, with the number of people in the workforce falling by 15 percentage points. Agriculture is the dominant industry here, providing nearly 37% of the local jobs.

Full-time employment has fallen 12 points since 2011 to 53.4%, a figure well below the Western Australian average. While the unemployment rate of 5.7% is much higher than most similar areas, it is about the same as the state and national figures.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the primary employer, making up 37.1% of the local workforce. Other common industries include health care and social assistance at 12.9%, and accommodation and food services at 6.0%.

Managers make up a large share of the local workforce at 38.8%. Other common roles include community and personal service workers at 12.9% and labourers at 12.1%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | -15.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 58.0% | -20.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 53.4% | -18.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 37.1%, Health care & social assistance 12.9%, Accommodation & food 6.0%, Finance & insurance 5.2%, Administrative & support 5.2%, Education & training 5.2%, Electricity, gas & water 4.3%, Retail trade 4.3%, Media & telecommunications 3.4%, Professional & technical 3.4%, Public administration & safety 3.4%, Other services 3.4%, Manufacturing 2.6%, Construction 2.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 38.8%, Community & personal service 12.9%, Labourers 12.1%, Technicians & trades 8.6%, Clerical & administrative 6.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.0%, Sales workers 4.3%, Professionals 3.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6327/6327-wa/topic/employment