# Jobs & Industry — 4227, QLD

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

Area: 4227, QLD (Postcode)

A much higher share of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 4227 than in most similar areas. While 67.4% of adults are in the workforce, the number of people in full-time roles has fallen since 2011. This creates a workforce that is very active but relies more on part-time or casual work.

About 67.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%. However, full-time employment is well below the state average at 54.2%, and the unemployment rate of 4.7% is higher than most areas.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 16.0%. Other common industries include retail trade at 11.3%, education and training at 9.8%, and construction at 9.7%.

Professional roles are the most common occupation for 23.4% of workers. Other frequent jobs include community and personal service work (13.3%), technicians and trades (12.9%), and clerical or administrative roles (12.9%).

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | -36.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 67.4% | +1.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 54.2% | -9.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 16.0%, Retail trade 11.3%, Education & training 9.8%, Construction 9.7%, Accommodation & food 9.0%, Professional & technical 7.3%, Other services 4.2%, Public administration & safety 4.2%, Manufacturing 4.1%, Administrative & support 3.8%, Transport & warehousing 3.1%, Finance & insurance 3.0%, Arts & recreation 2.9%, Rental & real estate 2.1%, Wholesale trade 1.9%, Media & telecommunications 1.3%, Mining 0.7%, Electricity, gas & water 0.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 23.4%, Community & personal service 13.3%, Technicians & trades 12.9%, Clerical & administrative 12.9%, Managers 12.8%, Sales workers 10.9%, Labourers 8.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4227/4227-qld/topic/employment