# Jobs & Industry — Stieglitz

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

Area: Stieglitz (Urban Centre)

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work in Stieglitz compared to the rest of the country. Only 39.2% of adults are in the labour force, which is far below the national figure and represents a steep decline from previous years.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work has fallen 21 points since 2011 to 39.2%. Full-time employment is also far below the Tasmanian average at 41.4%, while the unemployment rate is 5.6%.

Retail trade is the most common industry for local workers at 13.5%, followed by construction at 11.8% and accommodation and food services at 10.5%.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 17.7%, with labourers at 14.3% and professionals at 13.5% also featuring prominently.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | +16.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 39.2% | -35.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 41.4% | -28.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Retail trade 13.5%, Construction 11.8%, Accommodation & food 10.5%, Health care & social assistance 9.3%, Manufacturing 8.9%, Administrative & support 8.9%, Public administration & safety 8.0%, Education & training 6.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 4.2%, Wholesale trade 2.5%, Other services 2.5%, Mining 2.1%, Transport & warehousing 2.1%, Professional & technical 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 17.7%, Labourers 14.3%, Professionals 13.5%, Clerical & administrative 13.1%, Managers 11.8%, Community & personal service 11.0%, Sales workers 10.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL621027/stieglitz/topic/employment