# Jobs & Industry — 6488, WA

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

Area: 6488, WA (Postcode)

Almost no one is out of work in postcode 6488, where the unemployment rate has dropped to 0.0%. However, far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most other areas. This shift is clear in the figures, as full-time employment has fallen by 12 percentage points since 2011.

Only 50.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also well below the Australian average at 49.3%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 38.4% of the workforce. Other common sectors include accommodation and food, public administration and safety, and health care, each at 8.2%.

Managerial roles are the most common occupation at 37.0%. Other frequent jobs include machinery operators and drivers at 16.4%, with technicians, trades, community services, and labourers each making up 12.3% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 50.7% | -14.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 49.3% | -19.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 38.4%, Accommodation & food 8.2%, Public administration & safety 8.2%, Health care & social assistance 8.2%, Transport & warehousing 6.8%, Mining 5.5%, Other services 5.5%, Wholesale trade 4.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 37.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 16.4%, Technicians & trades 12.3%, Community & personal service 12.3%, Labourers 12.3%, Sales workers 6.8%, Clerical & administrative 5.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6488/6488-wa/topic/employment