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6436, WA · Postcode

Jobs & Industry in 6436, WA

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

A very high share of full-time workers defines postcode 6436, where 73.7% of the workforce holds full-time roles. This far exceeds the national figure and is among the highest levels seen in similar areas. However, the area also faces a significant challenge with a very high unemployment rate.

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📍 6436, WA, Postcode

Where 6436, WA sits — Unemployment rate

25.8% ▲ +408.7%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 6436, WA — higher than 99% of areas.

6436, WA25.8%
Menzies 6.8%
Western Australia 5.1%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

While full-time employment rose to 73.7% since 2011, the number of adults working or looking for work fell to 47.1%, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate has also climbed sharply since 2011 to reach 25.8%, a figure far above the state and national averages.

Unemployment rate

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25.8% ▲ +408.7%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

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

Labour-force participation

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47.1% ▼ -15.3%

Lower than 88% of postcode areas.

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

Employed full-time

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73.7% ▲ +12.8%

Higher than 96% of postcode areas.

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

Mining is the dominant industry here, employing 45.6% of the workforce. Other common employers include public administration and safety at 28.1%, and education and training at 12.3%.

Industries people work in

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In 6436, WA, the largest group is Mining at 43%, followed by Public administration & safety (27%) and Education & training (12%).

Mining 45.6% Public administration & safety 28.1% Education & training 12.3% Administrative & support 8.8% Health care & social assistance 5.3% Other services 5.3%

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Machinery operators and drivers make up the largest group of workers at 28.1%. Managers and labourers each account for 15.8% of the local workforce, while professionals and technicians each make up 7.0%.

Occupations people work in

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In 6436, WA, the largest group is Machinery operators & drivers at 33%, followed by Managers (18%) and Labourers (18%).

Machinery operators & drivers 28.1% Managers 15.8% Labourers 15.8% Professionals 7.0% Technicians & trades 7.0% Community & personal service 7.0% Clerical & administrative 5.3%

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 6436, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6436/6436-wa/topic/employment