# Jobs & Industry — 4489, QLD

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

Area: 4489, QLD (Postcode)

Full-time employment has jumped 11 percentage points since 2016 in postcode 4489, though this growth comes alongside a sharp rise in unemployment. The area now sees a striking 18.4% of the workforce without a job, which is far above the national figure.

While 72.2% of workers are in full-time roles—far above the 58.9% national figure—overall participation is a little below the Australian average at 58.5%. Unemployment has climbed steeply from 0.0% in 2016 to 18.4% today.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant employer here, accounting for 55.6% of jobs. Other common industries include accommodation and food at 13.9% and manufacturing at 11.1%.

Over half of the workforce are managers at 52.8%, followed by labourers who make up 25.0% of jobs. Professionals account for 11.1% of the roles in the area.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 18.4% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 58.5% | — |
| Employed full-time | 72.2% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 55.6%, Accommodation & food 13.9%, Manufacturing 11.1%, Education & training 8.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 52.8%, Labourers 25.0%, Professionals 11.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4489/4489-qld/topic/employment