# Jobs & Industry — 4383 crosses QLD/NSW

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

Area: 4383 crosses QLD/NSW (Postcode)

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 4383 compared to the rest of the country. Only 38.6% of adults are in the labour force, a figure far below the national average. This employment gap is paired with an unemployment rate of 11.3%, which is among the highest for similar areas.

The number of adults working or looking for work fell 8 points since 2011 to 38.6%. Full-time employment also dropped to 55.4%, which is well below the Queensland figure of 59%. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate rose 3.6 points since 2011 to 11.3%.

Construction is the most common industry here, employing 16.6% of the workforce. This is followed by accommodation and food services at 11.4%, while agriculture, forestry and fishing and public administration and safety both stand at 9.7%.

Labourers make up the largest group of workers at 28%, followed by community and personal service workers at 22.9%. Technicians and trades people account for 15.4% of roles, with managers at 12.6% and machinery operators and drivers at 8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 11.3% | +45.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 38.6% | -17.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 55.4% | -12.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 16.6%, Accommodation & food 11.4%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 9.7%, Public administration & safety 9.7%, Health care & social assistance 8.6%, Retail trade 8.0%, Administrative & support 8.0%, Manufacturing 6.3%, Transport & warehousing 5.7%, Education & training 4.6%, Professional & technical 2.9%, Other services 2.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 28.0%, Community & personal service 22.9%, Technicians & trades 15.4%, Managers 12.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.0%, Professionals 6.9%, Clerical & administrative 3.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4383/4383-crosses-qld-nsw/topic/employment