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Bookpurnong · Suburb / Locality

Jobs & Industry in Bookpurnong

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

Zero per cent unemployment defines the local job market in Bookpurnong. This tiny proportion of jobless residents is well below both the South Australian and national figures. Most of the adult population is actively engaged in the workforce, with a very high proportion of people working full-time.

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📍 Bookpurnong, Suburb / Locality

Where Bookpurnong sits — Unemployment rate

0.0% —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Bookpurnong — lower than 99% of areas.

Bookpurnong0.0%
5333, SA 2.8%
South Australia 5.4%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

About 67.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much higher than most areas. This strong activity is reflected in the 64.6% of residents employed full-time, a figure well above the national average.

Unemployment rate

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0.0% —

Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).

Labour-force participation

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67.8% —

Higher than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.

Employed full-time

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64.6% —

Higher than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 32.9% of the workforce. Other common sectors include education and training at 17.1%, and construction and health care, which each account for 8.5%.

Industries people work in

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In Bookpurnong, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 39%, followed by Education & training (20%) and Construction (10%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 32.9% Education & training 17.1% Construction 8.5% Health care & social assistance 8.5% Retail trade 7.3% Transport & warehousing 6.1% Manufacturing 3.7%

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 37.8%, followed by professionals at 15.9%. Technicians, trades, and labourers each represent 11.0% of the local workforce.

Occupations people work in

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In Bookpurnong, the largest group is Managers at 38%, followed by Professionals (16%) and Technicians & trades (11%).

Managers 37.8% Professionals 15.9% Technicians & trades 11.0% Labourers 11.0% Clerical & administrative 9.8% Community & personal service 8.5% Machinery operators & drivers 4.9%

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in Bookpurnong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40136/bookpurnong/topic/employment