# Jobs & Industry — 4124, QLD

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

Area: 4124, QLD (Postcode)

Full-time employment in postcode 4124 has fallen by 4.1 percentage points since 2011. Despite this dip, the area remains a powerhouse of activity where 66.8% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure well above the national average.

While 62.9% of the workforce is employed full-time—well above the 58.9% national figure—the unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is higher than most similar areas.

Construction is the most common industry at 12.5%, followed closely by health care and social assistance at 12.2% and retail trade at 9.5%.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 17.4%, with clerical and administrative staff following at 14.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | -13.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 66.8% | -2.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 62.9% | -6.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 12.5%, Health care & social assistance 12.2%, Retail trade 9.5%, Manufacturing 9.2%, Transport & warehousing 8.3%, Education & training 7.4%, Public administration & safety 5.5%, Other services 5.1%, Accommodation & food 4.9%, Professional & technical 4.5%, Wholesale trade 3.8%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Finance & insurance 2.0%, Rental & real estate 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Mining 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 17.4%, Clerical & administrative 14.8%, Professionals 14.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.2%, Community & personal service 11.2%, Managers 11.1%, Labourers 9.7%, Sales workers 8.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4124/4124-qld/topic/employment