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6571, WA · Postcode

Jobs & Industry in 6571, WA

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

Higher rates of employment than most similar areas define postcode 6571, though the local unemployment rate has climbed sharply. While many residents are in work, the typical worker is more likely to be unemployed than the state or national average.

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📍 6571, WA, Postcode

Where 6571, WA sits — Unemployment rate

11.1% —

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 6571, WA — higher than 98% of areas.

6571, WA11.1%
Victoria Plains 3.1%
Western Australia 5.1%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

About 63.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. However, the unemployment rate is now 11.1%—well above the 5.1% seen across Australia—after rising 11 points since 2016.

Unemployment rate

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11.1% —

Higher than 98% of postcode areas.

Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).

Labour-force participation

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63.2% —

Higher than 64% of postcode areas.

Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.

Employed full-time

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60.0% —

Higher than 60% of postcode areas.

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the most common industry here, employing 34.3% of the workforce, followed by wholesale trade at 25.7% and education and training at 14.3%.

Industries people work in

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In 6571, WA, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 38%, followed by Wholesale trade (28%) and Education & training (16%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 34.3% Wholesale trade 25.7% Education & training 14.3% Accommodation & food 8.6% Transport & warehousing 8.6%

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Managers make up a large 40% of local jobs, while machinery operators and drivers account for 17.1% and labourers make up 14.3% of the workforce.

Occupations people work in

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In 6571, WA, the largest group is Managers at 50%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (21%) and Labourers (18%).

Managers 40.0% Machinery operators & drivers 17.1% Labourers 14.3% Professionals 8.6%

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 6571, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6571/6571-wa/topic/employment