# Jobs & Industry — 7256, TAS

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

Area: 7256, TAS (Postcode)

A tiny 2.1% unemployment rate defines the job market in postcode 7256, which is much lower than most areas. More adults here are working or looking for work than in the rest of Tasmania. However, the share of people in full-time roles has fallen by 6.6 percentage points since 2011.

About 63.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the Tasmanian figure of 58.2%. While full-time employment is a little above the state average at 57.2%, this figure has dropped since 2011.

Work in this area is heavily concentrated in primary industries, with 25.7% of people employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Manufacturing is the next biggest sector at 11.5%, followed by health care and social assistance at 8.0%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 24.6%, followed closely by labourers at 22.3%. Technicians and trades people account for 13.1% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% | -29.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 63.8% | -3.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.2% | -10.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 25.7%, Manufacturing 11.5%, Health care & social assistance 8.0%, Retail trade 7.2%, Construction 6.8%, Accommodation & food 6.0%, Education & training 5.8%, Public administration & safety 5.6%, Transport & warehousing 5.1%, Other services 2.9%, Professional & technical 2.1%, Electricity, gas & water 1.9%, Administrative & support 1.6%, Wholesale trade 1.4%, Arts & recreation 1.2%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Mining 0.6%, Finance & insurance 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 24.6%, Labourers 22.3%, Technicians & trades 13.1%, Clerical & administrative 9.5%, Professionals 9.2%, Community & personal service 7.3%, Sales workers 5.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7256/7256-tas/topic/employment