# Jobs & Industry — 4621, QLD

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

Area: 4621, QLD (Postcode)

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 4621 than in most similar areas. Only 40% of adults are in the labour force, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. This low activity is paired with a high unemployment rate of 8.2%.

The number of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest for similar areas and has fallen slightly since 2011. Full-time employment has also dropped 12 points since 2011 to 54.4%, leaving this area well below the Queensland average of 59%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main employer for 22.2% of the workforce. Other common industries include health care and social assistance at 10.8%, and education and training at 9.4%.

Nearly a fifth of workers are managers, making it the most common occupation at 19.9%. Labourers make up 16.3% of the workforce, followed by technicians and trades at 11.7%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2% | -0.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 40.0% | -4.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 54.4% | -17.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 22.2%, Health care & social assistance 10.8%, Education & training 9.4%, Manufacturing 8.0%, Retail trade 7.8%, Construction 7.4%, Transport & warehousing 4.6%, Mining 4.3%, Public administration & safety 3.9%, Other services 3.2%, Wholesale trade 2.8%, Accommodation & food 2.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.8%, Administrative & support 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Finance & insurance 0.9%, Rental & real estate 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%, Professional & technical 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 19.9%, Labourers 16.3%, Technicians & trades 11.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.5%, Community & personal service 10.6%, Professionals 10.1%, Sales workers 8.3%, Clerical & administrative 7.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4621/4621-qld/topic/employment