# Jobs & Industry — 6612, WA

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

Area: 6612, WA (Postcode)

A drop in the number of people working or looking for work has marked the local economy in postcode 6612 since 2011. Despite this decline, the area maintains a remarkably strong employment record with a 0.0% unemployment rate.

The typical adult is more likely to be working or looking for work here than in most other areas. Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national figure at 60.6%, though this is 6.6 percentage points lower than it was in 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing dominate the local economy, employing 53.5% of the workforce. Other common industries include retail trade at 8.5%, and both transport and education at 7.0% each.

Over half of the local workforce (53.5%) are managers. This is followed by technicians and tradespeople at 11.3%, and machinery operators and drivers at 7.0%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 63.6% | -12.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.6% | -9.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 53.5%, Retail trade 8.5%, Transport & warehousing 7.0%, Education & training 7.0%, Mining 4.2%, Construction 4.2%, Public administration & safety 4.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 53.5%, Technicians & trades 11.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.0%, Professionals 5.6%, Community & personal service 4.2%, Clerical & administrative 4.2%, Labourers 4.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6612/6612-wa/topic/employment