# Jobs & Industry — 6369, WA

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

Area: 6369, WA (Postcode)

A huge gap in employment activity defines postcode 6369, where the share of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure. Despite this, those who are employed are overwhelmingly in full-time roles. Agriculture remains the dominant industry for the area's workforce.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, with only 55.4% of adults doing so. However, those who are employed are much more likely to be full-time (67.9%) than in the rest of Australia.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the primary employer for 44.6% of the workforce. Other common fields include health care and social assistance at 9.1%, and education and training at 8.4%.

Managerial roles are the most common occupation at 35.9%. Labourers make up 17.1% of the workforce, followed by technicians and trades at 10.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | +104.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 55.4% | -8.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 67.9% | -2.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 44.6%, Health care & social assistance 9.1%, Education & training 8.4%, Public administration & safety 7.7%, Construction 4.5%, Accommodation & food 4.5%, Manufacturing 3.8%, Wholesale trade 3.5%, Transport & warehousing 3.5%, Mining 3.1%, Retail trade 2.8%, Other services 2.4%, Administrative & support 1.7%, Professional & technical 1.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 35.9%, Labourers 17.1%, Technicians & trades 10.8%, Professionals 9.8%, Clerical & administrative 7.7%, Community & personal service 7.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.0%, Sales workers 5.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6369/6369-wa/topic/employment