# Jobs & Industry — 4178, QLD

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

Area: 4178, QLD (Postcode)

More people are working or looking for work in postcode 4178 than in the state or national averages. The area has a strong employment profile, with 62.1% of the population in full-time roles. This is well above the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, at 64.0%. While the share of full-time roles fell 3.6 points since 2011, the unemployment rate has improved, falling to 4.6%.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 14.2%. Construction follows at 9.9%, with education and training and retail trade both sitting around 8.5%.

Professional roles are the most frequent occupation at 23.0%. Other common jobs include clerical and administrative work at 14.4%, and managers at 13.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | -19.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.0% | +3.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 62.1% | -5.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.2%, Construction 9.9%, Education & training 8.5%, Retail trade 8.4%, Professional & technical 7.9%, Transport & warehousing 7.1%, Manufacturing 6.9%, Public administration & safety 5.9%, Accommodation & food 5.8%, Other services 4.0%, Administrative & support 3.5%, Finance & insurance 3.3%, Wholesale trade 3.1%, Rental & real estate 1.9%, Arts & recreation 1.4%, Media & telecommunications 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Mining 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 23.0%, Clerical & administrative 14.4%, Managers 13.8%, Technicians & trades 13.2%, Community & personal service 10.5%, Labourers 8.6%, Sales workers 8.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4178/4178-qld/topic/employment