# Jobs & Industry — 4419, QLD

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

Area: 4419, QLD (Postcode)

A huge 14 percentage point gap separates the full-time employment rate in postcode 4419 from the national figure. This area sees a very high proportion of its workers in permanent roles, contributing to a local unemployment rate of just 2.0%. This is well below the figures seen across Queensland and Australia.

About 62.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure, though this has fallen 12 points since 2011. Full-time work is very common here, with 73.0% of the workforce employed full-time.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry for 38.9% of workers. Other main employers include construction at 11.9% and education and training at 6.3%.

One third of local workers are managers, while 22.5% are labourers. Other common roles include technicians and trades, as well as machinery operators and drivers, who each make up 9.9% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% | -16.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 62.6% | -16.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 73.0% | +0.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 38.9%, Construction 11.9%, Education & training 6.3%, Electricity, gas & water 5.2%, Retail trade 4.5%, Manufacturing 4.3%, Health care & social assistance 3.9%, Mining 3.5%, Public administration & safety 3.0%, Transport & warehousing 2.8%, Administrative & support 2.2%, Accommodation & food 1.9%, Other services 1.9%, Professional & technical 1.3%, Wholesale trade 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 33.1%, Labourers 22.5%, Technicians & trades 9.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.9%, Clerical & administrative 7.4%, Professionals 6.1%, Community & personal service 5.6%, Sales workers 3.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4419/4419-qld/topic/employment