# Jobs & Industry — 4012, QLD

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

Area: 4012, QLD (Postcode)

Far more adults are working or looking for work in postcode 4012 than in most similar areas. This workforce is strong and stable, with 73.3% of adults active in the labour market and a low unemployment rate of 3.8%. Most of these workers are in high-skill roles, with professional jobs making up nearly a third of all occupations.

Working or looking for work is far more common here than in the rest of Queensland and Australia. While full-time employment fell slightly since 2011 to 63.8%, it remains well above the national figure of 58.9%.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 15.5%, followed by professional and technical services at 11.2%. Retail trade and public administration also make up significant portions of the local economy.

Professional roles are very common here, accounting for 30.3% of jobs. Other significant groups include clerical and administrative staff at 15.1% and managers at 14.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | -15.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 73.3% | +3.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 63.8% | -6.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.5%, Professional & technical 11.2%, Retail trade 8.0%, Public administration & safety 7.8%, Education & training 7.7%, Construction 7.3%, Transport & warehousing 6.6%, Accommodation & food 6.4%, Finance & insurance 4.7%, Manufacturing 4.1%, Other services 3.7%, Administrative & support 3.4%, Wholesale trade 2.4%, Rental & real estate 1.8%, Arts & recreation 1.6%, Mining 1.5%, Media & telecommunications 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 30.3%, Clerical & administrative 15.1%, Managers 14.6%, Technicians & trades 10.4%, Community & personal service 10.4%, Sales workers 7.6%, Labourers 6.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4012/4012-qld/topic/employment