# Jobs & Industry — 4358, QLD

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

Area: 4358, QLD (Postcode)

A strong employment rate defines daily life in postcode 4358, where 66.7% of adults are working or looking for work. This is well above the national figure, with a particularly high proportion of people in full-time roles compared to most other areas.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 63.4%, which is well above the Queensland figure of 59%. This strong job market is reflected in a low unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is a little below the national figure.

The local workforce is split across several key sectors, with agriculture, forestry and fishing (13.6%) and health care and social assistance (13.2%) being the most common industries.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 16.5%, followed closely by managers at 15.7% and professionals at 14.1%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | -18.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 66.7% | -2.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 63.4% | -1.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 13.6%, Health care & social assistance 13.2%, Construction 10.2%, Education & training 9.6%, Retail trade 9.2%, Manufacturing 6.1%, Other services 5.2%, Accommodation & food 4.6%, Transport & warehousing 4.1%, Public administration & safety 3.9%, Professional & technical 3.7%, Wholesale trade 3.1%, Administrative & support 2.3%, Finance & insurance 2.0%, Mining 1.6%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Arts & recreation 0.7%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 16.5%, Managers 15.7%, Professionals 14.1%, Labourers 12.2%, Clerical & administrative 11.8%, Community & personal service 11.7%, Sales workers 8.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4358/4358-qld/topic/employment