# Jobs & Industry — 4750, QLD

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

Area: 4750, QLD (Postcode)

More than 68% of adults in postcode 4750 are working or looking for work, a figure well above the national average. This represents a strong level of activity in the local workforce, although full-time employment has fallen since 2011. Most people here are employed in health, mining, or retail.

A high 68.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much higher than most similar areas. While 62.8% are employed full-time—well above the Queensland figure—this has fallen by 6.1 percentage points since 2011. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, slightly lower than the national figure.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry at 14.0%, followed closely by mining at 13.5%. Retail trade (11.0%) and construction (8.9%) also employ a significant portion of the local workforce.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 18.6%, with professionals following at 15.7%. Other common roles include machinery operators and drivers at 12.3% and clerical and administrative workers at 11.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | +7.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 68.1% | -6.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 62.8% | -8.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.0%, Mining 13.5%, Retail trade 11.0%, Construction 8.9%, Education & training 7.7%, Accommodation & food 5.6%, Public administration & safety 5.2%, Manufacturing 5.0%, Other services 4.5%, Transport & warehousing 4.4%, Professional & technical 4.3%, Wholesale trade 4.0%, Administrative & support 3.3%, Rental & real estate 1.3%, Finance & insurance 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.6%, Media & telecommunications 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 18.6%, Professionals 15.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 12.3%, Clerical & administrative 11.6%, Community & personal service 10.8%, Sales workers 10.5%, Labourers 9.5%, Managers 8.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4750/4750-qld/topic/employment