# Jobs & Industry — 6638, WA

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

Area: 6638, WA (Postcode)

Far more people work full-time in postcode 6638 than in most similar areas. This region has a strong employment rate for those in the workforce, though a much smaller proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state.

Full-time employment is very high at 74.3%, which is far above the national figure of 58.9%. However, the number of adults working or looking for work has fallen 17 points since 2011 to just 35.2%, far below the Western Australian average.

Mining is the biggest employer in the area, with 27.9% of people working in the sector. Public administration and safety follow at 15.1%, while 11.2% work in education and training.

Machinery operators and drivers are the most common workers at 16.2%, followed closely by labourers at 15.6% and technicians and trades at 15.1%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | -51.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 35.2% | -32.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 74.3% | -0.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Mining 27.9%, Public administration & safety 15.1%, Education & training 11.2%, Construction 8.4%, Health care & social assistance 6.7%, Retail trade 5.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 5.0%, Transport & warehousing 4.5%, Accommodation & food 2.8%, Administrative & support 2.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Machinery operators & drivers 16.2%, Labourers 15.6%, Technicians & trades 15.1%, Professionals 14.5%, Managers 14.0%, Clerical & administrative 8.9%, Community & personal service 6.7%, Sales workers 3.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6638/6638-wa/topic/employment