# Jobs & Industry — 4567, QLD

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

Area: 4567, QLD (Postcode)

Fewer adults are in the workforce in postcode 4567 compared to most of the country, which shapes the local daily economy. Only 56.5% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure well below the national average. This reflects a shift in the area's employment patterns, as the share of full-time workers has dropped since 2011.

Full-time employment is far below the national figure at 46.9%, a rate that has fallen 6.3 points since 2011. While fewer adults are working overall, the unemployment rate of 4.2% is slightly lower than the Queensland average.

Local jobs are spread across several sectors, with accommodation and food services being the most common at 15.1%, followed by health care and social assistance at 12.6%.

Professional roles are the most common occupation at 25.4%, while managers make up 17.9% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | -43.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 56.5% | -5.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 46.9% | -11.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Accommodation & food 15.1%, Health care & social assistance 12.6%, Professional & technical 10.1%, Construction 9.9%, Retail trade 9.7%, Education & training 7.7%, Rental & real estate 4.2%, Administrative & support 3.9%, Finance & insurance 3.4%, Manufacturing 3.0%, Other services 3.0%, Public administration & safety 2.9%, Arts & recreation 2.2%, Transport & warehousing 2.2%, Wholesale trade 1.8%, Mining 1.1%, Media & telecommunications 0.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.9%, Electricity, gas & water 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 25.4%, Managers 17.9%, Community & personal service 12.8%, Technicians & trades 12.2%, Sales workers 10.4%, Clerical & administrative 9.4%, Labourers 7.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 1.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4567/4567-qld/topic/employment