# Jobs & Industry — 4713, QLD

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

Area: 4713, QLD (Postcode)

A significant drop in the number of adults working or looking for work has marked 4713 since 2011. While the unemployment rate fell to 20.9% over the decade, this figure remains far above the national average. The local job market is now heavily reliant on a few key sectors like education and public safety.

Only 38.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the Queensland figure of 61.6%. Full-time employment has also dipped to 57.2%, a little below the national average and down 3.5 points since 2011.

Employment is concentrated in a few fields, with education and training (27.3%) and public administration and safety (26.8%) being the most common. Health care and social assistance also make up a large share at 22.7%.

Community and personal service workers make up the largest group at 28.4%, followed by professionals at 21.6%. Labourers account for 17% of the local workforce, while clerical and administrative roles represent 12.9%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 20.9% | -23.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 38.3% | -16.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.2% | -5.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Education & training 27.3%, Public administration & safety 26.8%, Health care & social assistance 22.7%, Construction 5.2%, Other services 4.6%, Retail trade 3.1%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Community & personal service 28.4%, Professionals 21.6%, Labourers 17.0%, Clerical & administrative 12.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.2%, Technicians & trades 6.7%, Managers 5.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4713/4713-qld/topic/employment