# Jobs & Industry — 4101, QLD

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

Area: 4101, QLD (Postcode)

A much higher share of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 4101 compared to the rest of the country. This active workforce is anchored by a strong professional presence, with 40.6% of workers in professional roles. While more people are in the workforce, the unemployment rate is also a little above the national figure.

About 68.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is slightly higher than the state average at 60.7%, though this has fallen since 2011. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is a little above the national rate of 5.1%.

The local economy is led by professional and technical services at 15.7% and health care and social assistance at 14.4%. Other major employers include education and training at 10.3% and accommodation and food services at 10.1%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 40.6%, followed by managers at 14.0%. Clerical and administrative staff account for 11.5% of the workforce, while community and personal service roles make up 10.9%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | -14.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 68.1% | +4.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.7% | -6.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 15.7%, Health care & social assistance 14.4%, Education & training 10.3%, Accommodation & food 10.1%, Retail trade 7.0%, Public administration & safety 6.5%, Construction 4.5%, Finance & insurance 4.1%, Administrative & support 3.5%, Transport & warehousing 3.3%, Manufacturing 3.1%, Arts & recreation 2.8%, Other services 2.7%, Rental & real estate 2.0%, Media & telecommunications 1.7%, Mining 1.6%, Wholesale trade 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 0.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 40.6%, Managers 14.0%, Clerical & administrative 11.5%, Community & personal service 10.9%, Technicians & trades 6.9%, Sales workers 6.7%, Labourers 5.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4101/4101-qld/topic/employment