# Jobs & Industry — 4556, QLD

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

Area: 4556, QLD (Postcode)

Only 51% of adults in postcode 4556 work full-time, a figure well below both the state and national averages. This low level of full-time employment is a standout feature for the area. While more people are in part-time or casual work, the overall unemployment rate of 4.3% has fallen since 2011.

About 59.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is around the middle for similar areas. This is slightly lower than the Queensland figure of 61.6%.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 19.4%. Construction, retail trade, and education and training each employ 10.2% of the workforce.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 24.4%. Other common roles include community and personal service workers at 14.1% and technicians and trades at 13.0%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | -34.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.9% | +0.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 51.0% | -9.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 19.4%, Construction 10.2%, Retail trade 10.2%, Education & training 10.2%, Accommodation & food 8.7%, Professional & technical 7.0%, Manufacturing 4.0%, Public administration & safety 3.9%, Other services 3.6%, Finance & insurance 3.3%, Administrative & support 3.3%, Transport & warehousing 2.8%, Rental & real estate 1.9%, Wholesale trade 1.8%, Arts & recreation 1.7%, Mining 1.3%, Media & telecommunications 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 24.4%, Community & personal service 14.1%, Technicians & trades 13.0%, Managers 12.7%, Clerical & administrative 11.9%, Sales workers 10.3%, Labourers 8.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4556/4556-qld/topic/employment