# Jobs & Industry — 4625, QLD

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

Area: 4625, QLD (Postcode)

About 30% of the local workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, making it the dominant industry for postcode 4625. While full-time work is more common here than in most areas, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 60.1%, yet the share of adults working or looking for work has fallen to 54.4% since 2011. This is well below the Queensland figure of 61.6%. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate rose to 4.7% over the last decade.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest employer at 30.1%, followed by health care and social assistance at 12.8%. Other common industries include education and training at 7.9% and retail trade at 7.7%.

Labourers make up the largest group of workers at 25.5%, with managers following at 19.5%. Other common roles include community and personal service workers at 10.7% and clerical and administrative staff at 9.5%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | +46.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 54.4% | -7.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.1% | -2.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 30.1%, Health care & social assistance 12.8%, Education & training 7.9%, Retail trade 7.7%, Public administration & safety 4.8%, Construction 4.6%, Administrative & support 4.5%, Accommodation & food 3.6%, Other services 3.6%, Manufacturing 3.5%, Transport & warehousing 3.3%, Professional & technical 2.4%, Mining 1.9%, Wholesale trade 1.2%, Arts & recreation 0.7%, Electricity, gas & water 0.6%, Media & telecommunications 0.4%, Finance & insurance 0.4%, Rental & real estate 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 25.5%, Managers 19.5%, Community & personal service 10.7%, Clerical & administrative 9.5%, Professionals 9.3%, Technicians & trades 9.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.7%, Sales workers 5.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4625/4625-qld/topic/employment