# Jobs & Industry — 6394, WA

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

Area: 6394, WA (Postcode)

A tiny 1.1% unemployment rate marks postcode 6394 as an area where almost everyone who wants a job has one. This is well below the 5.1% national figure and the Western Australian average. Most people here work full-time, though the proportion of adults working or looking for work has fallen since 2011.

Full-time employment is high at 63.2%, which is well above the national figure of 58.9%. Overall, 65.8% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is a little above the state average but has fallen by 5.0 points since 2011.

The local economy is dominated by Agriculture, forestry and fishing, where 68.6% of the workforce is employed. Other common industries include education and training at 6.9% and health care and social assistance at 5.0%.

Managers make up over half of all workers at 53.3%, which is a very high proportion. Labourers account for 15.3% of roles, while professionals make up 9.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 1.1% | -57.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 65.8% | -7.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 63.2% | -3.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 68.6%, Education & training 6.9%, Health care & social assistance 5.0%, Retail trade 4.6%, Manufacturing 3.4%, Construction 1.9%, Professional & technical 1.9%, Other services 1.5%, Mining 1.1%, Administrative & support 1.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 53.3%, Labourers 15.3%, Professionals 9.2%, Clerical & administrative 6.5%, Technicians & trades 5.7%, Sales workers 5.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.7%, Community & personal service 1.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6394/6394-wa/topic/employment