# Jobs & Industry — 7215, TAS

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

Area: 7215, TAS (Postcode)

Fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 7215 than in most similar areas. Only 48.5% of adults are in the labour force, and the share of full-time employees has fallen since 2011 to 44.9%. This leaves the area well below the national figure for full-time employment.

The share of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas, sitting at 48.5%. While the unemployment rate is about the same as the national figure at 5.7%, it is still much higher than in most similar areas.

Accommodation and food services is the biggest employer here at 22.1%. Other common industries include health care and social assistance (9.3%), construction (9.0%), and retail trade (8.5%).

Labourers make up the largest group of workers at 17.9%. This is followed by managers at 15.5%, professionals at 14.8%, and community and personal service workers at 14.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | -33.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 48.5% | -4.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 44.9% | -8.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Accommodation & food 22.1%, Health care & social assistance 9.3%, Construction 9.0%, Retail trade 8.5%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 8.0%, Education & training 7.6%, Manufacturing 5.5%, Administrative & support 5.5%, Professional & technical 5.0%, Transport & warehousing 3.3%, Public administration & safety 2.8%, Arts & recreation 2.3%, Other services 1.4%, Mining 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Rental & real estate 1.4%, Finance & insurance 1.1%, Wholesale trade 0.6%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 17.9%, Managers 15.5%, Professionals 14.8%, Community & personal service 14.3%, Technicians & trades 13.9%, Clerical & administrative 9.6%, Sales workers 7.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7215/7215-tas/topic/employment