2.3% ▲ +31.6%
Lower than 61% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 1.8%
- 2016: 2.0%
- 2021: 2.3%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Keith · Suburb / Locality
Jobs & Industry in Keith
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A much higher share of residents are working or looking for work in Keith than in most similar areas. This employment strength is highlighted by a very low unemployment rate of 2.3%, which is well below the South Australian figure of 5.4%. It is a productive hub where full-time work is common.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Adults working or looking for work make up 63.6% of the population, well above the state's 60.0%. This strong activity is reflected in full-time employment, which at 60.2% is higher than most other areas.
63.6% ▼ -2.5%
Higher than 61% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 65.2%
- 2016: 63.8%
- 2021: 63.6%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
60.2% ▼ -1.5%
Higher than 61% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 61.2%
- 2016: 59.4%
- 2021: 60.2%
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 26.6% of the workforce. Other major employers include retail trade at 12.6% and construction at 11.3%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Managers make up the largest group of workers at 21.8%, followed by technicians and trades at 17.9%. Labourers account for 13.7% of roles, while clerical and administrative staff make up 11.6%.
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 Keith [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40674/keith/topic/employment