# Jobs & Industry — 4744, QLD

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

Area: 4744, QLD (Postcode)

Much higher employment levels than most similar areas define postcode 4744, where 68.1% of adults are working or looking for work. The local workforce is very stable, with a tiny unemployment rate of 2.3% and a huge proportion of people in full-time roles.

Full-time employment is far above the national figure at 72.1%, though this has fallen 2.0 points since 2011. Overall, more adults are active in the workforce here than in the state or national average, despite a 9.8 point drop since 2011.

Mining is the dominant industry in the area, employing 41.2% of the workforce. Other common employers include accommodation and food services at 7.3%, and education and training at 6.9%.

The workforce is heavily skewed towards technical roles, with machinery operators and drivers (23.9%) and technicians and trades (22.2%) making up nearly half of all jobs. Professionals follow at 12.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% | +7.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 68.1% | -12.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 72.1% | -2.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Mining 41.2%, Accommodation & food 7.3%, Education & training 6.9%, Administrative & support 5.8%, Construction 5.3%, Public administration & safety 4.4%, Retail trade 4.2%, Health care & social assistance 4.1%, Transport & warehousing 3.6%, Manufacturing 3.2%, Other services 3.2%, Professional & technical 1.8%, Rental & real estate 1.6%, Wholesale trade 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Arts & recreation 0.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.7%, Finance & insurance 0.4%, Media & telecommunications 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Machinery operators & drivers 23.9%, Technicians & trades 22.2%, Professionals 12.2%, Clerical & administrative 9.2%, Labourers 9.1%, Managers 8.2%, Community & personal service 6.8%, Sales workers 5.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4744/4744-qld/topic/employment