6393, WA · Postcode

Jobs & Industry in 6393, WA

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

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 6393 than in most similar areas. Only half of the adult population is in the labour force, though those who are employed mostly work full-time. The area is heavily driven by the agricultural sector.

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📍 6393, WA, Postcode

Where 6393, WA sits — Unemployment rate

0.0% → —
  • 0.0%–0.4%: 170 areas
  • 0.4%–0.9%: 4 areas
  • 0.9%–1.3%: 32 areas
  • 1.3%–1.7%: 46 areas
  • 1.7%–2.1%: 78 areas
  • 2.1%–2.6%: 115 areas
  • 2.6%–3.0%: 139 areas
  • 3.0%–3.4%: 222 areas
  • 3.4%–3.9%: 277 areas
  • 3.9%–4.3%: 285 areas
  • 4.3%–4.7%: 254 areas
  • 4.7%–5.1%: 197 areas
  • 5.1%–5.6%: 168 areas
  • 5.6%–6.0%: 125 areas
  • 6.0%–6.4%: 112 areas
  • 6.4%–6.9%: 71 areas
  • 6.9%–7.3%: 64 areas
  • 7.3%–7.7%: 33 areas
  • 7.7%–8.1%: 38 areas
  • 8.1%–8.6%: 29 areas
  • 8.6%–9.0%: 15 areas
  • 9.0%–9.4%: 21 areas
  • 9.4%–9.9%: 18 areas
  • 9.9%–10.3%: 13 areas
  • 10.3%–10.7%: 9 areas
  • 10.7%–11.1%: 12 areas
  • 11.1%–11.6%: 6 areas
  • 11.6%–12.0%: 53 areas

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 6393, WA — lower than 99% of areas.

Unemployment rate compared with the state and national average
6393, WA0.0%
West Arthur 2.1%
Western Australia 5.1%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

Only 50.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Despite this, the unemployment rate is among the lowest in the country at 0.0%.

0.0% → —

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 0.0%
  • 2016: 8.2%
  • 2021: 0.0%

Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).

50.0% ▼ -32.6%

Lower than 82% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 74.2%
  • 2016: 62.2%
  • 2021: 50.0%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.

60.9% ▼ -8.5%

Higher than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 66.5%
  • 2016: 54.0%
  • 2021: 60.9%

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 78.3% of the workforce. Public administration and safety make up another 10.9% of jobs.

Industries people work in

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In 6393, WA, Agriculture, forestry & fishing is the majority at 88%; Public administration & safety is next at 12%.

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Nearly half of workers are managers at 47.8%, while labourers make up 23.9%. Clerical and administrative roles account for 15.2%, and technicians and trades for 8.7%.

Occupations people work in

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In 6393, WA, the largest group is Managers at 50%, followed by Labourers (25%) and Clerical & administrative (16%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in 6393, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6393/6393-wa/topic/employment