# Jobs & Industry — 6407, WA

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

Area: 6407, WA (Postcode)

More people work full-time in postcode 6407 than in most similar areas, with 62.9% of the workforce in steady, full-time roles. While full-time employment is high, the overall proportion of adults working or looking for work is lower than the state and national figures.

About 59.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the Western Australian figure of 63.9%. The unemployment rate has risen to 5.2% since 2011 and is now slightly higher than the national average.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest employer at 25.6%, followed by education and training at 13.0% and manufacturing at 11.4%.

Nearly one in four workers are managers (24.7%), with technicians and trades (14.9%) and labourers (14.0%) also making up significant parts of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | +57.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.3% | +3.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 62.9% | -7.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 25.6%, Education & training 13.0%, Manufacturing 11.4%, Retail trade 6.9%, Wholesale trade 5.7%, Public administration & safety 5.5%, Health care & social assistance 5.5%, Construction 4.8%, Mining 3.7%, Transport & warehousing 3.0%, Accommodation & food 2.1%, Professional & technical 2.1%, Electricity, gas & water 1.8%, Other services 1.8%, Finance & insurance 1.1%, Media & telecommunications 0.7%, Administrative & support 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 24.7%, Technicians & trades 14.9%, Labourers 14.0%, Clerical & administrative 10.8%, Professionals 9.4%, Community & personal service 8.5%, Sales workers 7.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6407/6407-wa/topic/employment