# Jobs & Industry — 6415, WA

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

Area: 6415, WA (Postcode)

More than 61% of working residents in postcode 6415 have full-time roles, a figure that is higher than most similar areas. While full-time work is common, the overall proportion of adults working or looking for work has fallen to 58.5% since 2011.

The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is a little below the state and national figures of 5.1%. However, the share of adults working or looking for work is well below the Western Australian average.

Employment is spread across several sectors, with health care and social assistance leading at 11.0%, followed closely by agriculture, forestry and fishing at 10.9% and education and training at 10.1%.

Technicians and trades make up the largest group of workers at 16.8%, while managers account for 15.4% and machinery operators and drivers 12.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | -10.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 58.5% | -6.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.1% | -10.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 11.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 10.9%, Education & training 10.1%, Retail trade 10.0%, Wholesale trade 7.3%, Transport & warehousing 7.2%, Public administration & safety 6.5%, Accommodation & food 5.7%, Other services 5.3%, Construction 4.5%, Electricity, gas & water 3.8%, Mining 3.3%, Manufacturing 2.6%, Professional & technical 2.2%, Administrative & support 2.2%, Media & telecommunications 1.4%, Finance & insurance 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.7%, Rental & real estate 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 16.8%, Managers 15.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 12.2%, Professionals 12.1%, Community & personal service 11.5%, Labourers 10.9%, Clerical & administrative 10.5%, Sales workers 8.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6415/6415-wa/topic/employment