# Jobs & Industry — 4051, QLD

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

Area: 4051, QLD (Postcode)

A far higher share of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 4051 compared to the rest of the country. This active workforce is dominated by professionals and health workers, with 74.5% of adults engaged in the labour force.

About 74.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also well above the state and national averages at 62.1%, while the unemployment rate is a little below the national figure at 3.8%.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 16.8%. Other significant employers include professional and technical services at 13.7% and public administration and safety at 11.9%.

Professional roles make up the largest slice of the local workforce at 37.0%. This is followed by managers at 15.5% and clerical or administrative staff at 11.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | -5.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 74.5% | +0.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 62.1% | -6.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 16.8%, Professional & technical 13.7%, Public administration & safety 11.9%, Education & training 9.9%, Retail trade 6.8%, Accommodation & food 6.2%, Construction 5.6%, Finance & insurance 4.4%, Transport & warehousing 3.0%, Administrative & support 3.0%, Manufacturing 2.9%, Other services 2.9%, Rental & real estate 2.0%, Arts & recreation 1.8%, Wholesale trade 1.7%, Mining 1.5%, Media & telecommunications 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 37.0%, Managers 15.5%, Clerical & administrative 11.8%, Community & personal service 11.3%, Technicians & trades 8.3%, Sales workers 7.0%, Labourers 4.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4051/4051-qld/topic/employment