3.5% ▼ -34.1%
Lower than 66% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.4%
- 2016: 6.0%
- 2021: 3.5%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
6536, WA · Postcode
Jobs & Industry in 6536, WA
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A far lower proportion of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 6536 compared to the rest of the state. Only 50.3% of adults are in the labour force, and full-time employment has fallen since 2011 to just 48.2%. This is significantly below the national figure of 58.9%.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Far fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, a trend that has fallen 7.1 points since 2011. However, those who are looking for jobs have a better chance than most, with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is a little below the national figure.
50.3% ▼ -12.4%
Lower than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 57.4%
- 2016: 53.1%
- 2021: 50.3%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
48.2% ▼ -4.8%
Lower than 94% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 50.6%
- 2016: 48.4%
- 2021: 48.2%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
The local workforce is most active in accommodation and food services, where 22.3% of people work. Construction (11.3%) and agriculture, forestry and fishing (8.6%) also employ significant shares of the population.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Labourers make up the largest group of workers at 21.9%, followed by managers at 15.5%. Technicians and tradespeople account for 14.2% of roles, while professionals make up 12.3%.
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 6536, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6536/6536-wa/topic/employment