Magdala · Suburb / Locality

Jobs & Industry in Magdala

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

A far higher share of adults are working or looking for work in Magdala compared to the rest of the country. The area is defined by an exceptionally strong employment rate, with a typical workforce that is largely employed full-time.

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📍 Magdala, Suburb / Locality

Where Magdala sits — Unemployment rate

0.0%
  • 0.0%–0.7%: 3703 areas
  • 0.7%–1.4%: 103 areas
  • 1.4%–2.1%: 342 areas
  • 2.1%–2.9%: 614 areas
  • 2.9%–3.6%: 1044 areas
  • 3.6%–4.3%: 1267 areas
  • 4.3%–5.0%: 1094 areas
  • 5.0%–5.7%: 751 areas
  • 5.7%–6.4%: 629 areas
  • 6.4%–7.1%: 426 areas
  • 7.1%–7.9%: 306 areas
  • 7.9%–8.6%: 245 areas
  • 8.6%–9.3%: 201 areas
  • 9.3%–10.0%: 136 areas
  • 10.0%–10.7%: 158 areas
  • 10.7%–11.4%: 91 areas
  • 11.4%–12.1%: 90 areas
  • 12.1%–12.9%: 66 areas
  • 12.9%–13.6%: 76 areas
  • 13.6%–14.3%: 41 areas
  • 14.3%–15.0%: 37 areas
  • 15.0%–15.7%: 37 areas
  • 15.7%–16.4%: 23 areas
  • 16.4%–17.1%: 22 areas
  • 17.1%–17.9%: 25 areas
  • 17.9%–18.6%: 23 areas
  • 18.6%–19.3%: 20 areas
  • 19.3%–20.0%: 167 areas

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

Unemployment rate compared with the state and national average
Magdala0.0%
5400, SA 3.5%
South Australia 5.4%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

Working or looking for work is common here, with 72.3% of adults active in the labour force—far above the national figure of 61.1%. This strength is reflected in a 0.0% unemployment rate and a full-time employment rate of 61.7%, which is well above the South Australian average.

0.0%

Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 0.0%
  • 2021: 0.0%

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

72.3%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 74.0%
  • 2021: 72.3%

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

61.7%

Higher than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 69.4%
  • 2021: 61.7%

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

Nearly 30% of workers are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Other common industries include transport and warehousing at 14.9%, followed by retail trade and professional services, both at 8.5%.

Industries people work in

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In Magdala, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 40%, followed by Transport & warehousing (20%) and Retail trade (11%).

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 46.8%. Professionals follow at 17.0%, while sales workers account for 14.9% of the local workforce.

Occupations people work in

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In Magdala, the largest group is Managers at 42%, followed by Professionals (15%) and Sales workers (13%).

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 Magdala [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40804/magdala/topic/employment