# Jobs & Industry — 4184, QLD

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

Area: 4184, QLD (Postcode)

Far fewer people are in the workforce in postcode 4184 than in most similar areas. Only 31.1% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate of 13.5% is well above the national figure of 5.1%. This lack of employment is a stark contrast to other regions in the state.

Full-time employment has fallen by 9.9 points since 2011 to 40.1%, which is far below the Queensland figure of 59.0%. This trend is mirrored by a drop in the overall number of adults working or looking for work, though the unemployment rate has fallen slightly since 2011.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 17.1%, followed by construction at 12.5% and retail trade at 10.1%.

The workforce is spread across several roles, with technicians and trades leading at 15.5%, closely followed by professionals at 15.4% and community and personal service workers at 15.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 13.5% | -15.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 31.1% | -12.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 40.1% | -19.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 17.1%, Construction 12.5%, Retail trade 10.1%, Transport & warehousing 7.4%, Education & training 6.8%, Administrative & support 5.8%, Accommodation & food 5.3%, Professional & technical 4.9%, Manufacturing 4.8%, Public administration & safety 4.7%, Other services 3.8%, Rental & real estate 3.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.6%, Wholesale trade 1.6%, Finance & insurance 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Mining 1.0%, Media & telecommunications 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 15.5%, Professionals 15.4%, Community & personal service 15.2%, Labourers 13.0%, Clerical & administrative 10.9%, Sales workers 10.2%, Managers 9.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4184/4184-qld/topic/employment