# Jobs & Industry — 6359, WA

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

Area: 6359, WA (Postcode)

Fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 6359 than in 2011, though employment remains strong. The area has a very high rate of full-time work, with 69% of people in full-time roles. This is far above the national figure of 58.9%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 68.3%, which is well above the Australian figure. This is paired with a very low unemployment rate of 2.5%, which is a little below the state and national figures.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 45.5% of the workforce. Other notable sectors include mining and accommodation and food, each employing 7.4% of workers.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 35.1%. Other common roles include labourers at 13.2% and machinery operators and drivers at 12.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | +35.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 68.3% | -8.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 69.0% | -9.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 45.5%, Mining 7.4%, Accommodation & food 7.4%, Construction 6.2%, Wholesale trade 5.0%, Transport & warehousing 4.5%, Education & training 4.1%, Retail trade 3.7%, Other services 3.3%, Professional & technical 2.9%, Public administration & safety 2.9%, Administrative & support 2.5%, Health care & social assistance 1.7%, Manufacturing 1.2%, Rental & real estate 1.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 35.1%, Labourers 13.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 12.8%, Clerical & administrative 11.2%, Technicians & trades 10.3%, Sales workers 5.4%, Professionals 5.0%, Community & personal service 4.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6359/6359-wa/topic/employment