# Jobs & Industry — 4356, QLD

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

Area: 4356, QLD (Postcode)

A very low unemployment rate of 3% shapes daily life in postcode 4356, where most workers enjoy stable employment. While the proportion of adults working or looking for work has fallen over the last decade, the area maintains a strong core of full-time roles.

Full-time employment is higher than in most areas at 60.2%, though this is 5.2 points lower than it was in 2011. The number of adults working or looking for work is slightly below the national figure at 59.5%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 21.4% of the workforce. Other common industries include health care and social assistance at 10.4% and construction at 8.6%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 18.5%, followed by technicians and trades at 16.8%. Labourers also represent a significant portion of the local workforce at 14.7%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | +10.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.5% | -7.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.2% | -7.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 21.4%, Health care & social assistance 10.4%, Construction 8.6%, Manufacturing 8.5%, Retail trade 7.9%, Education & training 7.4%, Transport & warehousing 5.3%, Other services 4.4%, Accommodation & food 4.2%, Professional & technical 2.9%, Public administration & safety 2.8%, Wholesale trade 2.4%, Mining 2.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.9%, Administrative & support 1.6%, Finance & insurance 0.8%, Rental & real estate 0.6%, Arts & recreation 0.5%, Media & telecommunications 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 18.5%, Technicians & trades 16.8%, Labourers 14.7%, Clerical & administrative 12.0%, Professionals 10.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.5%, Community & personal service 8.9%, Sales workers 6.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4356/4356-qld/topic/employment