# Jobs & Industry — 4352, QLD

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

Area: 4352, QLD (Postcode)

A much higher share of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 4352 compared to the rest of the country. This area has a strong employment rate, with 66.7% of adults active in the workforce and an unemployment rate of just 3.2%. Most of these workers are in full-time roles.

The 66.7% workforce rate is well above the Queensland figure of 61.6%. While the number of full-time workers has fallen slightly since 2011 to 61.5%, unemployment remains low at 3.2%, which is a little below the national average.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 15%, followed by education and training at 11.2%. Construction also makes up a significant slice of the local economy at 10.6%.

Professionals are the most common type of worker at 19.7%. Other common roles include technicians and trades at 16.2%, and managers at 14.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | -9.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 66.7% | -1.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.5% | -2.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.0%, Education & training 11.2%, Construction 10.6%, Retail trade 8.4%, Public administration & safety 7.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 6.3%, Manufacturing 6.0%, Professional & technical 5.1%, Accommodation & food 4.9%, Other services 4.0%, Transport & warehousing 3.9%, Wholesale trade 2.5%, Finance & insurance 2.4%, Mining 2.3%, Administrative & support 1.9%, Electricity, gas & water 1.6%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Arts & recreation 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 19.7%, Technicians & trades 16.2%, Managers 14.2%, Clerical & administrative 13.6%, Community & personal service 11.7%, Labourers 8.7%, Sales workers 8.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4352/4352-qld/topic/employment