6569, WA · Postcode

Jobs & Industry in 6569, WA

Name: Jobs & Industry in 6569, WA — 2021 Census
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.

Over half of all workers in postcode 6569 are employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. This heavy reliance on farming defines the local economy, though the number of full-time jobs has fallen by 9.4 percentage points since 2011. It is an area where the workforce is shifting away from steady, full-time roles.

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📍 6569, WA, Postcode

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national figure, and full-time employment at 55.8% is well below Western Australia's 60.2%. The unemployment rate has risen slightly since 2011 to 4.8%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 51.7% of the workforce. Other common employers include education and training at 9.2%, followed by wholesale trade and public administration at 5.8% each.

Industries people work in

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In 6569, WA, Agriculture, forestry & fishing is the majority at 55%; Education & training is next at 10%.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 51.7% Education & training 9.2% Wholesale trade 5.8% Public administration & safety 5.8% Retail trade 5.0% Manufacturing 4.2% Mining 3.3% Health care & social assistance 3.3% Transport & warehousing 2.5% Other services 2.5%

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 35%, followed by technicians and trades at 20.8%. Labourers, machinery operators, and professionals also make up significant parts of the local workforce.

Occupations people work in

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In 6569, WA, the largest group is Managers at 35%, followed by Technicians & trades (21%) and Labourers (12%).

Managers 35.0% Technicians & trades 20.8% Labourers 11.7% Machinery operators & drivers 9.2% Professionals 8.3% Sales workers 6.7% Clerical & administrative 5.0% Community & personal service 3.3%

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 6569, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6569/6569-wa/topic/employment

6569, WA	4.8%
Victoria Plains	3.1%
Western Australia	5.1%
Australia	5.1%

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