# Jobs & Industry — 6568, WA

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

Area: 6568, WA (Postcode)

Over 40% of workers in postcode 6568 are employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, making it the dominant industry for the area. This strong focus on primary production is matched by a very high workforce engagement rate, with nearly two-thirds of adults working or looking for work.

An unemployment rate of 0.0% is among the lowest for similar areas, falling 5.9 points since 2011. However, full-time employment has dropped 7.6 points over that decade to 58.5%, which is a little below the Western Australian figure.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest employer at 40.7%. Other common industries include wholesale trade and education and training, each accounting for 8.5% of the workforce.

Managers make up the biggest group of workers at 35.6%. Machinery operators and drivers follow at 12.7%, while professionals and labourers each account for 10.2% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 65.4% | -1.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.5% | -11.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 40.7%, Wholesale trade 8.5%, Education & training 8.5%, Retail trade 6.8%, Accommodation & food 6.8%, Mining 4.2%, Transport & warehousing 4.2%, Public administration & safety 4.2%, Administrative & support 3.4%, Manufacturing 2.5%, Rental & real estate 2.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 35.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 12.7%, Professionals 10.2%, Labourers 10.2%, Technicians & trades 6.8%, Sales workers 5.1%, Community & personal service 2.5%, Clerical & administrative 2.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6568/6568-wa/topic/employment