# Jobs & Industry — 4711, QLD

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

Area: 4711, QLD (Postcode)

Far more people are in the workforce here than in most similar areas, making postcode 4711 a strong hub for employment. Full-time work is very common, with 64.9% of the population employed in permanent roles. This high level of activity is matched by an unemployment rate of just 3.0%, which is much lower than the usual rate for similar regions.

About 66.6% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure well above the national average of 61.1%. While this is much higher than most areas, it has fallen 8.7 points since 2011.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 14.8%, followed by education and training at 12.3%. Construction and retail trade also make up a large slice of the local economy at 10.9% and 9.3% respectively.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 22.5%, while professionals account for 17.4%. Other common roles include clerical and administrative work at 15.4% and community and personal services at 10.7%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | +25.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 66.6% | -11.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 64.9% | -1.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.8%, Education & training 12.3%, Construction 10.9%, Retail trade 9.3%, Public administration & safety 8.0%, Mining 6.2%, Other services 5.7%, Manufacturing 5.2%, Transport & warehousing 5.1%, Electricity, gas & water 3.4%, Accommodation & food 3.3%, Wholesale trade 3.1%, Professional & technical 2.9%, Administrative & support 2.1%, Rental & real estate 1.5%, Finance & insurance 1.4%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.0%, Arts & recreation 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 22.5%, Professionals 17.4%, Clerical & administrative 15.4%, Community & personal service 10.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.9%, Managers 8.3%, Labourers 8.0%, Sales workers 7.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4711/4711-qld/topic/employment