# Jobs & Industry — 4416, QLD

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

Area: 4416, QLD (Postcode)

More people are working or looking for work in postcode 4416 than in most similar areas. The workforce is exceptionally strong, with 77.2% of adults active in the labour market and a very low unemployment rate of 2.0%. This creates a highly active local economy where nearly three-quarters of the workforce is employed full-time.

Full-time employment is far above the national figure at 73.7%, while the unemployment rate of 2.0% is well below both Queensland and Australia.

Nearly half of the local workforce (49.8%) works in agriculture, forestry and fishing, followed by manufacturing at 6.9% and accommodation and food services at 6.5%.

Management roles are very common here, making up 41.7% of jobs, while labourers account for 21.9% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 77.2% | +3.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 73.7% | -1.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 49.8%, Manufacturing 6.9%, Accommodation & food 6.5%, Construction 6.1%, Education & training 5.7%, Health care & social assistance 4.5%, Transport & warehousing 3.6%, Mining 2.0%, Retail trade 2.0%, Administrative & support 1.6%, Other services 1.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 41.7%, Labourers 21.9%, Technicians & trades 9.3%, Clerical & administrative 7.7%, Professionals 6.9%, Community & personal service 6.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.3%, Sales workers 2.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4416/4416-qld/topic/employment