# Jobs & Industry — 6424, WA

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

Area: 6424, WA (Postcode)

Working lives in postcode 6424 are dominated by high employment rates and a strong focus on primary industries. Almost 80% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. However, this high activity comes alongside an unemployment rate of 8.5% that is well above the state average.

Full-time work is common here, with 63.6% of the workforce in full-time roles, though this fell 4.5 points since 2016. The number of adults working or looking for work rose 12 points to 79.7% since the last census.

The local economy relies heavily on the land and earth, with 54.5% of people working in agriculture, forestry and fishing, and 13.6% in mining.

Management roles are the most common job, making up 52.3% of occupations. Labourers, machinery operators and drivers also make up a significant part of the workforce at 13.6% and 11.4% respectively.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 8.5% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 79.7% | — |
| Employed full-time | 63.6% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 54.5%, Mining 13.6%, Transport & warehousing 9.1%, Education & training 6.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 52.3%, Labourers 13.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.4%, Technicians & trades 9.1%, Professionals 6.8%, Clerical & administrative 6.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6424/6424-wa/topic/employment