# Jobs & Industry — Richmond

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

Area: Richmond (Council (LGA))

A far higher proportion of people are in full-time work in Richmond compared to the rest of the state. This is a highly active workforce where 74.4% of those working are in full-time roles, and unemployment is remarkably low at just 1.2%.

The local unemployment rate of 1.2% is well below the national figure of 5.1%. While the share of adults working or looking for work fell slightly since 2011 to 68.4%, this is still well above the Queensland average.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 37.1% of the workforce. Public administration and safety also make up a significant slice at 16.1%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 29%, followed by labourers at 21%. Machinery operators and drivers account for another 11.2% of the local jobs.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% | -43.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 68.4% | -4.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 74.4% | +5.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 37.1%, Public administration & safety 16.1%, Retail trade 7.1%, Transport & warehousing 6.1%, Education & training 6.1%, Construction 5.9%, Health care & social assistance 4.4%, Mining 1.7%, Other services 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Wholesale trade 1.2%, Accommodation & food 1.2%, Finance & insurance 1.2%, Professional & technical 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.2%, Media & telecommunications 0.7%, Administrative & support 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 29.0%, Labourers 21.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.2%, Technicians & trades 9.5%, Professionals 8.5%, Clerical & administrative 7.6%, Community & personal service 6.1%, Sales workers 4.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA36300/richmond/topic/employment