# Jobs & Industry — 4735, QLD

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

Area: 4735, QLD (Postcode)

Public administration and safety is the biggest employer in postcode 4735, where 21.0% of the workforce is employed in this sector. The area has a very strong employment profile, with a tiny unemployment rate of just 1.1% and a high proportion of full-time workers.

Full-time employment is far above the national figure at 74.5%, a rate that has risen since 2011. While 58.8% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is among the lowest for similar areas at just 1.1%.

Aside from government and safety roles, the largest industries are agriculture, forestry and fishing (13.4%) and retail trade (11.4%). Other notable sectors include construction at 8.6% and health care and social assistance at 7.8%.

The most common roles are managers, who make up 22.9% of the workforce. Labourers follow at 15.6%, while technicians and trades workers account for 14.5% of the local jobs.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 1.1% | -74.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 58.8% | -6.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 74.5% | +8.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Public administration & safety 21.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 13.4%, Retail trade 11.4%, Construction 8.6%, Health care & social assistance 7.8%, Accommodation & food 5.8%, Education & training 5.8%, Arts & recreation 5.6%, Transport & warehousing 4.3%, Mining 2.6%, Wholesale trade 2.4%, Administrative & support 1.9%, Other services 1.9%, Manufacturing 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Finance & insurance 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 22.9%, Labourers 15.6%, Technicians & trades 14.5%, Clerical & administrative 10.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.7%, Professionals 8.6%, Community & personal service 8.0%, Sales workers 7.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4735/4735-qld/topic/employment