# Jobs & Industry — 4370, QLD

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

Area: 4370, QLD (Postcode)

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 4370 than in most similar areas. Only 54.4% of adults are active in the labour force, a figure well below both the state and national levels. This lower activity rate defines the local workforce landscape.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work fell by 3.0 points since 2011 to 54.4%, which is well below the Australian figure of 61.1%. While 58.1% of the workforce is employed full-time, the unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about the same as the national average.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry here, employing 14.5% of people. Other major employers include retail trade at 12.3%, manufacturing at 10.1%, and education and training at 9.0%.

Labourers make up the largest group of workers at 16.7%. Managers, technicians, tradespeople and professionals also feature strongly, each making up between 12.8% and 13.2% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | -4.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 54.4% | -5.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.1% | -3.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.5%, Retail trade 12.3%, Manufacturing 10.1%, Education & training 9.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 8.2%, Accommodation & food 7.8%, Construction 7.5%, Transport & warehousing 6.0%, Public administration & safety 4.5%, Other services 3.9%, Professional & technical 3.2%, Administrative & support 1.7%, Wholesale trade 1.6%, Mining 1.2%, Finance & insurance 1.1%, Rental & real estate 0.9%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 16.7%, Managers 13.2%, Technicians & trades 13.0%, Professionals 12.8%, Community & personal service 12.3%, Clerical & administrative 10.9%, Sales workers 9.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4370/4370-qld/topic/employment