# Jobs & Industry — 4400, QLD

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

Area: 4400, QLD (Postcode)

A strong presence of full-time work defines daily life in postcode 4400, where 63.1% of the workforce holds a full-time role. This figure is well above both the Queensland and national averages. While more adults here are working or looking for work than in most areas, the unemployment rate has remained steady at 5.3% over the last decade.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas, though it has fallen 4.8 points since 2011. The proportion of adults working or looking for work is 64.5%, which is a little above the Queensland figure.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry here at 14.7%, followed by manufacturing at 12.1% and retail trade at 9.9%.

Technicians and tradespeople make up the largest group of workers at 19.8%. Clerical and administrative roles follow at 14.2%, with labourers accounting for 14.0% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | +17.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.5% | -1.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 63.1% | -7.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.7%, Manufacturing 12.1%, Retail trade 9.9%, Construction 9.1%, Education & training 7.8%, Transport & warehousing 6.5%, Public administration & safety 5.4%, Other services 4.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 3.9%, Accommodation & food 3.8%, Professional & technical 3.6%, Wholesale trade 2.9%, Administrative & support 2.8%, Finance & insurance 2.4%, Mining 2.1%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Arts & recreation 0.9%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%, Rental & real estate 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 19.8%, Clerical & administrative 14.2%, Labourers 14.0%, Community & personal service 12.5%, Professionals 10.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.3%, Managers 9.1%, Sales workers 8.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4400/4400-qld/topic/employment