6413, WA · Postcode

Jobs & Industry in 6413, WA

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

A tiny unemployment rate of 0% defines the job market in postcode 6413, though fewer adults are working compared to the rest of the country. The area relies heavily on primary production, with nearly 40% of the workforce tied to the land.

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📍 6413, WA, Postcode

Where 6413, WA sits — Unemployment rate

0.0% ▼ -100.0%
  • 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 6413, WA — lower than 99% of areas.

Unemployment rate compared with the state and national average
6413, WA0.0%
Merredin 4.6%
Western Australia 5.1%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

Only 50.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment has also dropped sharply since 2011, falling 24 points to 47.8%.

0.0% ▼ -100.0%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 3.2%
  • 2016: 0.0%
  • 2021: 0.0%

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

50.9% ▼ -32.0%

Lower than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 74.8%
  • 2016: 60.0%
  • 2021: 50.9%

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

47.8% ▼ -33.3%

Lower than 95% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 71.7%
  • 2016: 51.9%
  • 2021: 47.8%

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry for 39.1% of workers, while construction accounts for another 17.4%. There are no workers in mining, manufacturing, or utilities.

Industries people work in

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In 6413, WA, Agriculture, forestry & fishing is the majority at 69%; Construction is next at 31%.

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 26.1%, followed by community and personal service workers at 17.4%. Technicians and tradespeople account for 13.0% of the local workforce.

Occupations people work in

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In 6413, WA, the largest group is Managers at 46%, followed by Community & personal service (31%) and Technicians & trades (23%).

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 6413, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6413/6413-wa/topic/employment