# Jobs & Industry — Katanning

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

Area: Katanning (Suburb / Locality)

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work in Katanning compared to the rest of the state. While 60.8% of the workforce is employed full-time, a much higher share of people are unemployed than in most similar areas. This creates a distinct employment landscape for the town.

Only 57% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below both the state and national figures. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas.

Manufacturing is the biggest employer in Katanning at 16.6%. Other main industries include health care and social assistance at 11%, and retail trade at 9.8%.

Labourers make up the largest group of workers at 26.6%. Technicians and trades people follow at 15.3%, while professionals account for 11.4% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | -2.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 57.0% | -5.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.8% | +6.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Manufacturing 16.6%, Health care & social assistance 11.0%, Retail trade 9.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 9.4%, Education & training 9.3%, Accommodation & food 6.0%, Public administration & safety 5.8%, Wholesale trade 4.9%, Other services 4.7%, Construction 4.5%, Transport & warehousing 3.5%, Administrative & support 2.6%, Professional & technical 1.9%, Finance & insurance 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Mining 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.4%, Rental & real estate 0.3%, Arts & recreation 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 26.6%, Technicians & trades 15.3%, Professionals 11.4%, Community & personal service 10.7%, Clerical & administrative 10.2%, Managers 8.7%, Sales workers 8.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50742/katanning/topic/employment