# Jobs & Industry — 4350, QLD

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

Area: 4350, QLD (Postcode)

A high unemployment rate of 5.5% is a standout feature for 4350, which is much higher than most similar areas. While the local job market faces some challenges, a larger share of the workforce holds full-time positions compared to the national figure.

About 59.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the Queensland figure of 61.6%. Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 60.3%, though this has fallen by 2.8 points since 2011.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry, employing 21% of the workforce. Education and training follow at 11.3%, with retail trade accounting for 9.7%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 22%. Other common roles include community and personal service workers at 14.5% and technicians and tradespeople at 13.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | +7.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.7% | -0.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.3% | -4.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 21.0%, Education & training 11.3%, Retail trade 9.7%, Construction 7.8%, Accommodation & food 6.7%, Manufacturing 6.5%, Public administration & safety 5.5%, Professional & technical 4.9%, Other services 4.3%, Transport & warehousing 3.7%, Finance & insurance 2.6%, Administrative & support 2.5%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.5%, Wholesale trade 2.3%, Rental & real estate 1.3%, Mining 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Arts & recreation 1.0%, Media & telecommunications 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 22.0%, Community & personal service 14.5%, Technicians & trades 13.8%, Clerical & administrative 12.5%, Labourers 11.2%, Managers 9.8%, Sales workers 8.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4350/4350-qld/topic/employment