# Jobs & Industry — 4509, QLD

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

Area: 4509, QLD (Postcode)

A very high proportion of adults in postcode 4509 are working or looking for work, with 72.1% active in the labour force. This is far above the national figure. While full-time work is common, the share of people in these roles has fallen by 7 percentage points since 2011.

About 72.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the Queensland figure. Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 60.6%, while the unemployment rate of 5.3% has barely changed since 2011.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer in the area at 17.6%. Other common industries include retail trade at 10.8% and construction at 7.8%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 22.1%. This is followed by clerical and administrative roles at 14.1% and community and personal service jobs at 13.9%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | +3.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 72.1% | -1.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.6% | -10.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 17.6%, Retail trade 10.8%, Construction 7.8%, Education & training 7.7%, Accommodation & food 6.9%, Professional & technical 6.9%, Transport & warehousing 6.4%, Public administration & safety 6.4%, Manufacturing 5.2%, Finance & insurance 3.7%, Other services 3.7%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Wholesale trade 2.4%, Rental & real estate 1.7%, Mining 1.3%, Arts & recreation 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Media & telecommunications 1.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 22.1%, Clerical & administrative 14.1%, Community & personal service 13.9%, Managers 12.2%, Technicians & trades 11.9%, Sales workers 9.8%, Labourers 8.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4509/4509-qld/topic/employment