# Jobs & Industry — 4183, QLD

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

Area: 4183, QLD (Postcode)

Only 48.5% of adults in postcode 4183 are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. This marks a significant shift for the area, as full-time employment has dropped 10 percentage points since 2011. Despite this, those seeking work find a very strong market with a low unemployment rate of 3.1%.

The number of people working or looking for work is much lower than most areas, falling to 48.5% from 55.0% in 2011. Full-time employment is also far below the Queensland figure, while the 3.1% unemployment rate is a little below the state and national levels.

Employment in the area is led by accommodation and food services at 18.1%. Other common industries include health care and social assistance at 9.6%, and construction at 9.2%.

Professional roles are the most common occupation at 18.1%, followed by managers at 16.6%. Labourers make up 15.8% of the workforce, while technicians and trades account for 12.5%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | -51.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 48.5% | -11.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 43.8% | -19.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Accommodation & food 18.1%, Health care & social assistance 9.6%, Construction 9.2%, Education & training 7.8%, Retail trade 7.2%, Mining 6.6%, Administrative & support 6.1%, Professional & technical 5.0%, Public administration & safety 4.5%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 3.1%, Rental & real estate 3.1%, Manufacturing 2.9%, Transport & warehousing 2.7%, Arts & recreation 2.4%, Media & telecommunications 1.7%, Other services 1.7%, Wholesale trade 1.0%, Finance & insurance 0.8%, Electricity, gas & water 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 18.1%, Managers 16.6%, Labourers 15.8%, Technicians & trades 12.5%, Community & personal service 11.7%, Clerical & administrative 10.3%, Sales workers 9.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4183/4183-qld/topic/employment