# Jobs & Industry — 6707, WA

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

Area: 6707, WA (Postcode)

A much higher share of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 6707 compared to the rest of the country. This area sees 70.4% of adults in the workforce, with an unemployment rate of just 2.4% that is much lower than most other areas.

The typical worker here is more likely to be in full-time employment than the national figure, with 61.8% working full-time. This comes as the number of adults working or looking for work has risen slightly since 2011.

People in this area work across a variety of sectors, with the largest shares in accommodation and food services at 14%, followed by construction at 9.4% and transport and warehousing at 9.1%.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 18.8%. Professionals follow at 14.7%, while labourers and community and personal service workers each account for about 13% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | -29.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 70.4% | +3.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.8% | -2.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Accommodation & food 14.0%, Construction 9.4%, Transport & warehousing 9.1%, Retail trade 8.9%, Public administration & safety 8.7%, Professional & technical 8.2%, Education & training 6.2%, Health care & social assistance 6.1%, Administrative & support 4.9%, Mining 3.8%, Other services 3.4%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.5%, Rental & real estate 2.3%, Manufacturing 2.3%, Arts & recreation 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Wholesale trade 1.0%, Finance & insurance 0.3%, Media & telecommunications 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 18.8%, Professionals 14.7%, Labourers 13.7%, Community & personal service 13.4%, Managers 13.1%, Clerical & administrative 11.5%, Sales workers 7.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6707/6707-wa/topic/employment