# Jobs & Industry — Yowrie

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

Area: Yowrie (Suburb / Locality)

Construction is the biggest employer in Yowrie, with 24% of workers in the sector. While full-time work is common, the area has a much lower proportion of adults working or looking for work compared to the rest of the country.

Only 49.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is a little above the state and national rates and is much higher than most similar areas.

Aside from construction, nearly one in five people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Health care and social assistance employ 16% of the workforce, while 12% work in transport and warehousing.

Technicians and trades people make up the largest group at 32%. Professionals account for 24% of roles, followed by managers at 18% and labourers at 14%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 49.5% | — |
| Employed full-time | 58.0% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 24.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 18.0%, Health care & social assistance 16.0%, Transport & warehousing 12.0%, Wholesale trade 8.0%, Finance & insurance 6.0%, Professional & technical 6.0%, Public administration & safety 6.0%, Education & training 6.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 32.0%, Professionals 24.0%, Managers 18.0%, Labourers 14.0%, Clerical & administrative 6.0%, Sales workers 6.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14538/yowrie/topic/employment