1.9% ▲ —
Lower than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.0%
- 2016: 3.1%
- 2021: 1.9%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
4492, QLD · Postcode
Jobs & Industry in 4492, QLD
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest employer in postcode 4492, with 31% of workers in these fields. The area has a very strong connection to the workforce, as nearly 80% of adults are working or looking for work. This is far above the national figure.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
A huge 79% of the workforce is employed full-time, which is far above the 58.9% seen across Australia. This strong employment is reflected in a very low unemployment rate of 1.9%, well below the national figure of 5.1%.
79.5% ▲ +6.8%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 74.4%
- 2016: 78.0%
- 2021: 79.5%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
79.0% ▼ -5.5%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 83.6%
- 2016: 75.7%
- 2021: 79.0%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Beyond farming and agriculture, a quarter of the local workforce is employed in public administration and safety. Construction also makes up a significant 10% of the industry profile.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Labourers are the most common occupation at 31.9%, followed by managers at 21%. Technicians, trades, and clerical workers each make up 11% of the workforce.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in 4492, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4492/4492-qld/topic/employment