# Jobs & Industry — 4611, QLD

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

Area: 4611, QLD (Postcode)

A far lower share of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 4611 compared to the rest of the country. Despite this, those who are employed are more likely to have full-time roles than people in other areas. Over half the workforce is tied to the land, with agriculture and forestry dominating the local economy.

Only 48.2% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that has fallen 22 points since 2011 and is far below the national average. However, full-time employment is well above the Queensland figure at 65.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about the same as the state and national rates.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 52.7% of the workforce. Retail trade is the next biggest employer at 16.4%, followed by health care and social assistance at 10.9%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 43.6%. Other common roles include sales workers at 16.4%, technicians and trades at 14.5%, and labourers at 12.7%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | -18.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 48.2% | -31.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 65.5% | +1.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 52.7%, Retail trade 16.4%, Health care & social assistance 10.9%, Manufacturing 9.1%, Construction 5.5%, Education & training 5.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 43.6%, Sales workers 16.4%, Technicians & trades 14.5%, Labourers 12.7%, Community & personal service 9.1%, Professionals 5.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4611/4611-qld/topic/employment