# Jobs & Industry — 4306, QLD

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

Area: 4306, QLD (Postcode)

More adults in postcode 4306 are working or looking for work than in 2011, with the rate rising to 68.4%. This area has a strong employment profile, as the unemployment rate is a little lower than the national figure. Most people here hold full-time roles, which is well above the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

The number of adults working or looking for work rose by 2.1 points since 2011 to reach 68.4%, a figure well above the national average. Full-time employment is also high at 62.6%, while the unemployment rate of 3.7% is a little below the Queensland figure.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry here, employing 14.7% of workers. Other major employers include public administration and safety at 11.5%, followed by construction and education and training, which both sit at 9.7%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 18.9%. Other common roles include technicians and trades at 15.7% and clerical and administrative workers at 14.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | -20.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 68.4% | +3.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 62.6% | -2.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.7%, Public administration & safety 11.5%, Construction 9.7%, Education & training 9.7%, Retail trade 8.9%, Manufacturing 7.5%, Professional & technical 5.4%, Transport & warehousing 4.9%, Accommodation & food 4.8%, Other services 4.1%, Wholesale trade 2.5%, Administrative & support 2.5%, Finance & insurance 2.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.7%, Rental & real estate 1.5%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.3%, Mining 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 18.9%, Technicians & trades 15.7%, Clerical & administrative 14.3%, Community & personal service 13.2%, Managers 12.4%, Sales workers 8.4%, Labourers 8.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4306/4306-qld/topic/employment