# Jobs & Industry — 4488, QLD

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

Area: 4488, QLD (Postcode)

A far higher share of people work full-time in postcode 4488 compared to the rest of the country. This area is a major hub for farming, with 62.4% of the workforce in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Full-time employment has climbed to 81.6%, which is 23 percentage points above the national figure.

More adults here are working or looking for work than in most areas, at 68.1%. The unemployment rate is very low at 3.1%, which is a little below the national figure of 5.1%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 62.4% of the workforce. Other sectors like retail, education, and public administration each employ 4.8% of people.

Over half of the workforce are managers, at 51.2%. Labourers make up 12.8% of roles, followed by machinery operators and drivers at 11.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | +52.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 68.1% | -5.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 81.6% | +9.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 62.4%, Retail trade 4.8%, Public administration & safety 4.8%, Education & training 4.8%, Manufacturing 3.2%, Construction 3.2%, Transport & warehousing 3.2%, Health care & social assistance 3.2%, Accommodation & food 2.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 51.2%, Labourers 12.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.2%, Clerical & administrative 8.0%, Community & personal service 7.2%, Technicians & trades 5.6%, Professionals 2.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4488/4488-qld/topic/employment