# Jobs & Industry — 6386, WA

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

Area: 6386, WA (Postcode)

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 6386 than in 2011, with the rate falling 20 points. Despite this, those who are employed are overwhelmingly in full-time roles, and the area has seen its unemployment rate drop to 0.0%.

The number of adults working or looking for work is 47.9%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. However, full-time employment is very high at 71.8%, well above the state's 60.2%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main employer for 38.5% of the workforce, followed by transport and warehousing at 17.9% and public administration and safety at 15.4%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 35.9%, while 25.6% of people work as machinery operators and drivers.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 47.9% | -29.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 71.8% | +7.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 38.5%, Transport & warehousing 17.9%, Public administration & safety 15.4%, Education & training 12.8%, Construction 10.3%, Retail trade 7.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 35.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 25.6%, Clerical & administrative 15.4%, Professionals 12.8%, Technicians & trades 10.3%, Sales workers 10.3%, Labourers 10.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6386/6386-wa/topic/employment