7.8% ▲ +8.9%
Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 7.1%
- 2016: 11.0%
- 2021: 7.8%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Rosewater · Suburb / Locality
Jobs & Industry in Rosewater
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A 7.8% unemployment rate is much higher than most areas, marking the most striking challenge for Rosewater. While many residents are employed, the own job search rate is a little above the state and national figures. This mix of employment reflects a diverse workforce across various industries and roles.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Around 61.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the South Australian figure. Full-time employment sits at 58.7%, which is about the same as the national average.
61.4% ▲ +8.1%
Higher than 53% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 56.8%
- 2016: 58.7%
- 2021: 61.4%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
58.7% ▼ -8.0%
Higher than 53% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 63.8%
- 2016: 61.1%
- 2021: 58.7%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
The biggest employer is health care and social assistance at 17.2%, followed by construction at 9.7% and retail trade at 9.6%. Other key sectors include manufacturing at 8.5% and education at 7.9%.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 17.4%. They are followed by technicians and trades at 15.1%, while community and personal service roles account for 13.4% of jobs.
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 Rosewater [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41276/rosewater/topic/employment