# Jobs & Industry — Noarlunga Centre

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

Area: Noarlunga Centre (Suburb / Locality)

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work in Noarlunga Centre compared to the rest of the state. While about 57.6% of the workforce is employed full-time, the area faces a higher unemployment rate than most similar places.

Only 49.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the South Australian figure of 60%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is higher than most areas.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 21.7%, followed closely by retail trade at 20.7% and manufacturing at 15.2%.

Community and personal service workers make up the largest group at 19.6%. Labourers (16.3%) and technicians and trades (15.2%) also make up significant shares of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 49.7% | -0.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.6% | -16.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 21.7%, Retail trade 20.7%, Manufacturing 15.2%, Finance & insurance 8.7%, Accommodation & food 6.5%, Public administration & safety 5.4%, Construction 3.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Community & personal service 19.6%, Labourers 16.3%, Technicians & trades 15.2%, Professionals 13.0%, Sales workers 13.0%, Clerical & administrative 8.7%, Managers 7.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41034/noarlunga-centre/topic/employment