# Jobs & Industry — 4714, QLD

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

Area: 4714, QLD (Postcode)

A high unemployment rate of 14.7% shapes the daily life of many people in postcode 4714. This is well above the national figure, and only 34.7% of adults are currently working or looking for work. These figures highlight a challenging local job market where few residents are employed compared to other parts of the country.

Far fewer adults work or look for work here than in most areas, a figure that has fallen since 2011. Full-time employment has also dropped to 55.4%, which is well below the Queensland average of 59%.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 19.4%, followed by retail trade at 9.5% and education and training at 8.9%. Other notable sectors include public administration and safety at 8.8% and mining at 6.6%.

Labourers make up the largest group of workers at 17.2%, with community and personal service workers following at 15.9%. Technicians and trades account for 15%, while machinery operators and drivers make up 13.4%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 14.7% | +19.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 34.7% | -10.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 55.4% | -10.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 19.4%, Retail trade 9.5%, Education & training 8.9%, Public administration & safety 8.8%, Mining 6.6%, Construction 6.5%, Transport & warehousing 6.5%, Accommodation & food 6.4%, Other services 4.5%, Manufacturing 4.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 3.6%, Administrative & support 3.3%, Electricity, gas & water 2.1%, Wholesale trade 1.9%, Rental & real estate 1.3%, Professional & technical 1.2%, Finance & insurance 0.7%, Arts & recreation 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 17.2%, Community & personal service 15.9%, Technicians & trades 15.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 13.4%, Professionals 9.8%, Clerical & administrative 9.8%, Sales workers 8.1%, Managers 6.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4714/4714-qld/topic/employment