# Jobs & Industry — 4076, QLD

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

Area: 4076, QLD (Postcode)

Fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 4076 than in most similar areas. While about 58.9% of the workforce is employed full-time, the area faces challenges with an unemployment rate of 8.9%, which is well above the national figure.

Only 32.6% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national rate of 61.1% and down from 34.9% in 2011. This low participation sits alongside a rising unemployment rate, which hit 8.9% in 2021.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry here, employing 15.1% of the workforce. Manufacturing also plays a significant role at 10.8%, followed by retail trade at 8.7%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 19.5%. This is followed by technicians and trades at 17.3%, while labourers account for 12.8% of roles.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 8.9% | +10.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 32.6% | -6.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.9% | -8.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.1%, Manufacturing 10.8%, Retail trade 8.7%, Construction 8.0%, Education & training 7.8%, Accommodation & food 6.8%, Professional & technical 6.5%, Public administration & safety 6.0%, Transport & warehousing 5.7%, Other services 5.1%, Administrative & support 3.7%, Wholesale trade 2.7%, Finance & insurance 2.1%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Media & telecommunications 1.0%, Mining 0.9%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 19.5%, Technicians & trades 17.3%, Labourers 12.8%, Clerical & administrative 12.0%, Community & personal service 11.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.5%, Managers 8.8%, Sales workers 6.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4076/4076-qld/topic/employment