# Jobs & Industry — 4702, QLD

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

Area: 4702, QLD (Postcode)

More people work full-time in postcode 4702 than in most similar areas. While the typical resident is more likely to have a full-time job than those across Queensland, the overall number of adults working or looking for work has fallen since 2011.

Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 63.3%, though this is down from 67.6% in 2011. Around 60.1% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate has barely changed since 2011 to sit at 4.5%.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry here at 13.2%, followed by agriculture, forestry and fishing at 11.4% and mining at 8.6%.

Technicians and trades are the most common occupation at 16%, with managers making up 14.9% of the workforce. Machinery operators and drivers also make up a large share at 13.5%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | +16.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.1% | -4.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 63.3% | -6.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 13.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 11.4%, Mining 8.6%, Construction 8.5%, Retail trade 8.4%, Education & training 7.9%, Transport & warehousing 6.2%, Accommodation & food 5.5%, Public administration & safety 5.1%, Other services 4.0%, Manufacturing 3.9%, Wholesale trade 3.1%, Professional & technical 2.5%, Administrative & support 2.4%, Electricity, gas & water 2.2%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Finance & insurance 0.8%, Arts & recreation 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 16.0%, Managers 14.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 13.5%, Labourers 11.9%, Clerical & administrative 11.4%, Professionals 11.1%, Community & personal service 11.1%, Sales workers 7.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4702/4702-qld/topic/employment