# Jobs & Industry — Canada Bay

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

Area: Canada Bay (Suburb / Locality)

A high proportion of full-time workers defines the employment landscape in Canada Bay. Full-time employment sits at 65.3%, which is well above both the state and national figures. This reflects a workforce that is generally well-employed with a low unemployment rate of 3.0%.

Around 62.2% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure slightly above the national average. Full-time employment is particularly strong here at 65.3%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The local workforce is spread across several key sectors, with health care and social assistance being the most common at 11.2%. Education and training follow closely at 10.6%, while construction accounts for 10.4% of jobs.

Professional roles are very common, making up 31.2% of jobs, followed by managers at 20.2%. Clerical and administrative positions account for another 15.6% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | -29.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 62.2% | -6.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 65.3% | -3.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 11.2%, Education & training 10.6%, Construction 10.4%, Retail trade 9.3%, Finance & insurance 9.0%, Professional & technical 8.9%, Public administration & safety 5.8%, Accommodation & food 4.5%, Transport & warehousing 3.7%, Rental & real estate 3.6%, Wholesale trade 3.4%, Other services 3.3%, Manufacturing 3.1%, Media & telecommunications 2.5%, Administrative & support 2.5%, Arts & recreation 2.5%, Electricity, gas & water 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 31.2%, Managers 20.2%, Clerical & administrative 15.6%, Technicians & trades 9.7%, Sales workers 7.5%, Community & personal service 5.8%, Labourers 4.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10784/canada-bay/topic/employment