# Jobs & Industry — 6395, WA

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

Area: 6395, WA (Postcode)

Far fewer people are out of work in postcode 6395 than in most similar areas. The unemployment rate is a very low 1.4%, which is well below the national figure. This creates a strong job market where 62.8% of adults are working or looking for work.

While a little over 62% of adults are in the workforce, full-time employment has fallen to 58.0% since 2011. This is a little below the Western Australian figure of 60.2%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 39.2% of the workforce. Other common sectors include health care and social assistance at 7.1%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 30.1%. Labourers follow at 17.8%, with technicians and trades workers accounting for 12.0% of roles.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4% | -64.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 62.8% | +0.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.0% | -6.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 39.2%, Health care & social assistance 7.1%, Education & training 6.8%, Transport & warehousing 6.2%, Manufacturing 5.4%, Retail trade 5.4%, Public administration & safety 5.0%, Construction 4.2%, Wholesale trade 3.0%, Accommodation & food 2.8%, Other services 2.8%, Professional & technical 2.5%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Finance & insurance 0.9%, Mining 0.7%, Rental & real estate 0.5%, Administrative & support 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 30.1%, Labourers 17.8%, Technicians & trades 12.0%, Professionals 9.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.5%, Clerical & administrative 8.3%, Community & personal service 7.1%, Sales workers 4.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6395/6395-wa/topic/employment