2.2% ▲ +46.6%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.5%
- 2016: 2.5%
- 2021: 2.2%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
6754, WA · Postcode
Jobs & Industry in 6754, WA
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
Over 60% of workers in postcode 6754 are employed in mining, making it a major hub for the industry. This area has an exceptionally strong workforce, with far more people in full-time roles than the national figure. While the number of people working or looking for work has fallen since 2011, unemployment remains very low.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
The unemployment rate is just 2.2%, which is much lower than most areas. Full-time employment is also very high at 71.6%, well above the 58.9% seen across Australia.
67.5% ▼ -16.0%
Higher than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 80.4%
- 2016: 73.6%
- 2021: 67.5%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
71.6% ▼ -5.1%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 75.5%
- 2016: 69.8%
- 2021: 71.6%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Mining is the dominant industry here, employing 61.1% of the workforce. Other smaller shares of employment are found in education and training (5.8%) and administrative support (4.3%).
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
The local job market is led by machinery operators and drivers at 38.7%, followed by technicians and trades at 21.5%. Labourers make up another 9.9% of occupations.
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 6754, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6754/6754-wa/topic/employment