# Jobs & Industry — Luddenham

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

Area: Luddenham (Suburb / Locality)

A strong employment rate defines Luddenham, where 69.5% of adults are working or looking for work. This is well above the national figure of 61.1%, and the local unemployment rate of 2.1% is lower than most areas.

Far more adults are working or looking for work here than in most other areas, sitting at 69.5% compared to 58.7% for New South Wales. Full-time employment for 57.6% of the population is about the same as the state average.

Construction is the biggest employer in Luddenham, accounting for 19.7% of the workforce. Other common industries include retail trade at 8.9% and education and training at 8.1%.

One in five workers here is a manager, making up 20.6% of the local workforce. Clerical and administrative roles follow at 17%, while technicians and trades people account for 15.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% | -46.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 69.5% | +4.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.6% | -11.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 19.7%, Retail trade 8.9%, Education & training 8.1%, Health care & social assistance 7.6%, Manufacturing 7.1%, Transport & warehousing 6.4%, Other services 5.2%, Professional & technical 4.8%, Public administration & safety 4.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 4.1%, Accommodation & food 3.6%, Administrative & support 3.5%, Wholesale trade 2.6%, Rental & real estate 1.9%, Electricity, gas & water 1.7%, Finance & insurance 1.7%, Arts & recreation 1.2%, Media & telecommunications 1.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 20.6%, Clerical & administrative 17.0%, Technicians & trades 15.3%, Professionals 14.5%, Community & personal service 8.1%, Labourers 8.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.7%, Sales workers 6.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12428/luddenham/topic/employment