# Jobs & Industry — 4207, QLD

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

Area: 4207, QLD (Postcode)

Much higher unemployment than most similar areas marks the local job market in postcode 4207. While 60.3% of residents have full-time work, the overall unemployment rate of 6.5% remains a little above both the Queensland and national figures.

About 60% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the national figure. Full-time employment has fallen by 3.5 percentage points since 2011, though the unemployment rate also dropped slightly from 7.4% to 6.5% over that decade.

Construction and health care are the biggest employers in the area, with 13.6% and 13.5% of workers in those sectors. Retail trade follows at 10.1%, while manufacturing accounts for 9.4% of jobs.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 16.5% of the workforce. Labourers (13.5%), office staff (13.4%), and professionals (12.7%) also represent significant portions of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | -12.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.0% | -1.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.3% | -5.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 13.6%, Health care & social assistance 13.5%, Retail trade 10.1%, Manufacturing 9.4%, Education & training 7.1%, Transport & warehousing 6.1%, Accommodation & food 5.7%, Public administration & safety 4.7%, Other services 4.5%, Professional & technical 4.0%, Administrative & support 3.8%, Wholesale trade 3.2%, Finance & insurance 1.8%, Arts & recreation 1.6%, Rental & real estate 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.9%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%, Mining 0.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 16.5%, Labourers 13.5%, Clerical & administrative 13.4%, Professionals 12.7%, Community & personal service 12.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.5%, Managers 9.5%, Sales workers 9.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4207/4207-qld/topic/employment