# Jobs & Industry — 4751, QLD

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

Area: 4751, QLD (Postcode)

Fewer adults have been working or looking for work in postcode 4751 since 2011, though employment remains very strong. The area has a remarkably low unemployment rate of just 2.3%, which is much lower than most similar areas across Australia.

More people here are employed full-time (64.6%) compared to the national figure of 58.9%, although this fell 4.0 points since 2011. Overall, 67.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the Queensland average.

Mining is the biggest employer in the area, making up 15.0% of the workforce. Other common industries include health care and social assistance at 10.4% and retail trade at 8.8%.

Technicians and trades workers are the most common occupation at 22.9%. Clerical and administrative roles follow at 14.7%, with machinery operators and drivers making up 13.9% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% | -3.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 67.0% | -6.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 64.6% | -5.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Mining 15.0%, Health care & social assistance 10.4%, Retail trade 8.8%, Manufacturing 8.6%, Construction 7.8%, Other services 6.8%, Transport & warehousing 6.4%, Education & training 5.8%, Professional & technical 4.7%, Wholesale trade 4.4%, Accommodation & food 4.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 4.0%, Public administration & safety 3.5%, Administrative & support 2.4%, Finance & insurance 1.2%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%, Arts & recreation 0.6%, Electricity, gas & water 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 22.9%, Clerical & administrative 14.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 13.9%, Professionals 10.8%, Managers 9.7%, Sales workers 9.0%, Labourers 8.5%, Community & personal service 8.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4751/4751-qld/topic/employment