# Jobs & Industry — 4482, QLD

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

Area: 4482, QLD (Postcode)

A massive 35 percentage point gap separates the full-time employment rate in postcode 4482 from the national average. This area is exceptionally active in the workforce, with a tiny fraction of adults out of work compared to the rest of the country. The job market here is remarkably strong, as the number of people in full-time roles has surged since 2016.

An impressive 75.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. This high activity is matched by a 0.0% unemployment rate, which is well below both the state and national figures.

Agricultural and forestry work is the most common industry at 29.4%, followed by public administration and safety at 26.5%. Other notable sectors include accommodation and food services at 14.7% and retail trade at 11.8%.

Labourers make up the largest group of workers at 30.9%, with managers following at 25.0%. Clerical and administrative roles account for 14.7%, while community and personal services and machinery operators each sit at 11.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 75.5% | — |
| Employed full-time | 94.1% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 29.4%, Public administration & safety 26.5%, Accommodation & food 14.7%, Retail trade 11.8%, Education & training 7.4%, Construction 4.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 30.9%, Managers 25.0%, Clerical & administrative 14.7%, Community & personal service 11.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.8%, Technicians & trades 8.8%, Professionals 5.9%, Sales workers 4.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4482/4482-qld/topic/employment