# Jobs & Industry — 6440, WA

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

Area: 6440, WA (Postcode)

A huge 60% of the workforce in postcode 6440 is employed in mining, making it the dominant industry for the area. While full-time employment is far above the national figure, far fewer adults here are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the country.

Full-time work is very common here at 75.5%, which is far above the 61.1% national figure. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest for similar areas and has fallen 26 points since 2011 to 45.1%.

Mining is the primary employer for 60% of the workforce, followed by public administration and safety at 7.5%. Other notable sectors include accommodation and food, health care, and education, each employing around 4% to 5% of people.

Machinery operators and drivers make up the largest group of workers at 34.7%. Technicians and trades follow at 20.5%, while professionals and managers account for 12.7% and 9.1% of the local workforce respectively.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | +39.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 45.1% | -36.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 75.5% | -3.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Mining 60.0%, Public administration & safety 7.5%, Accommodation & food 4.6%, Health care & social assistance 4.6%, Education & training 4.1%, Construction 3.7%, Transport & warehousing 2.5%, Manufacturing 2.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.7%, Other services 1.5%, Retail trade 1.2%, Administrative & support 1.2%, Finance & insurance 0.6%, Professional & technical 0.6%, Arts & recreation 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Machinery operators & drivers 34.7%, Technicians & trades 20.5%, Professionals 12.7%, Managers 9.1%, Community & personal service 7.9%, Labourers 7.9%, Clerical & administrative 5.8%, Sales workers 0.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6440/6440-wa/topic/employment