# Jobs & Industry — 6630, WA

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

Area: 6630, WA (Postcode)

Far more people have full-time jobs in postcode 6630 than in most similar areas. While 74.3% of the workforce is employed full-time, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than the state average.

Only 49.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the 63.9% figure for Western Australia. Unemployment is also a little above the national figure at 6.8%, rising 2.8 points since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main employer here, with 32.4% of the workforce in this sector. Public administration and safety follows at 12.3%, while education, training, health care, and social assistance each account for 11.7%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 28.5%. Labourers follow at 17.3%, with another 14% working in community and personal service roles.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | +68.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 49.7% | -14.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 74.3% | +5.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 32.4%, Public administration & safety 12.3%, Education & training 11.7%, Health care & social assistance 11.7%, Accommodation & food 7.8%, Construction 4.5%, Transport & warehousing 4.5%, Other services 3.9%, Retail trade 3.4%, Wholesale trade 2.2%, Mining 1.7%, Manufacturing 1.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 28.5%, Labourers 17.3%, Community & personal service 14.0%, Professionals 11.7%, Clerical & administrative 11.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.2%, Technicians & trades 7.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6630/6630-wa/topic/employment