# Jobs & Industry — 6762, WA

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

Area: 6762, WA (Postcode)

Mining dominates the local economy in postcode 6762, with two-thirds of the workforce employed in this sector. While full-time work is far more common here than the national figure, fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most other areas.

Full-time employment is very high at 69.1%, which is far above the Australian figure. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work has fallen 22 points since 2011 to reach 56.0%, a rate well below the national average.

Mining is the primary employer, accounting for 66.6% of the workforce. Other industries include construction at 6.6% and accommodation and food services at 5.6%.

The most common roles are technicians and trades at 30.6% and machinery operators and drivers at 28.1%. Professionals make up 17.5% of the workforce, while labourers account for 9.1%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | +47.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 56.0% | -28.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 69.1% | -14.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Mining 66.6%, Construction 6.6%, Accommodation & food 5.6%, Arts & recreation 5.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 3.8%, Education & training 3.8%, Other services 3.1%, Health care & social assistance 2.8%, Public administration & safety 2.5%, Rental & real estate 1.6%, Administrative & support 1.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 30.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 28.1%, Professionals 17.5%, Labourers 9.1%, Managers 6.6%, Community & personal service 4.1%, Clerical & administrative 3.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6762/6762-wa/topic/employment