# Jobs & Industry — 4424, QLD

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

Area: 4424, QLD (Postcode)

More than half of the workforce in postcode 4424 is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. This rural area has a very high employment rate, with 74.6% of adults working or looking for work. It is a productive region where full-time roles are common and unemployment remains low.

Working life is common here, with 74.6% of adults in the labour force, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also much higher than most areas at 65.0%, while the unemployment rate is a little below the national level at 2.4%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 53.8% of the workforce. Other common sectors include health care and social assistance at 8.5%, and education and training at 6.0%.

Managers make up nearly half of all jobs at 47.9%. The remaining workforce is mainly comprised of labourers at 12.0% and professionals at 11.1%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 74.6% | +6.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 65.0% | -9.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 53.8%, Health care & social assistance 8.5%, Education & training 6.0%, Retail trade 4.3%, Transport & warehousing 2.6%, Professional & technical 2.6%, Public administration & safety 2.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 47.9%, Labourers 12.0%, Professionals 11.1%, Technicians & trades 7.7%, Community & personal service 6.8%, Clerical & administrative 6.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.8%, Sales workers 5.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4424/4424-qld/topic/employment