# Jobs & Industry — 4491, QLD

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

Area: 4491, QLD (Postcode)

A huge 64% of the workforce in postcode 4491 is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. This reflects a strong regional economy where most people work in the land, though the overall number of adults working or looking for work has fallen since 2016.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 70.5%. While full-time employment is far above the national figure at 74.0%, the unemployment rate has risen to 5.5% since 2016.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing dominate the local economy, employing 64.0% of the workforce. Other common industries include education and training at 16.0% and other services at 10.0%.

Over half of workers are managers, making up 52.0% of the local workforce. Labourers are also common at 30.0%, while technicians, trades, and clerical staff each make up 6.0%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 70.5% | — |
| Employed full-time | 74.0% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 64.0%, Education & training 16.0%, Other services 10.0%, Retail trade 8.0%, Manufacturing 6.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 52.0%, Labourers 30.0%, Technicians & trades 6.0%, Clerical & administrative 6.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4491/4491-qld/topic/employment