# Jobs & Industry — 4804, QLD

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

Area: 4804, QLD (Postcode)

Daily life in postcode 4804 is shaped by a strong reliance on heavy industry and mining. While full-time work is more common here than in most areas, nearly half of all adults are not working or looking for work. This creates a workforce that is highly specialised but faces a higher unemployment rate than the national figure.

A high 64.2% of the workforce are employed full-time, which is well above the Queensland figure. However, only 49.8% of adults are working or looking for work—far below the national average—and the unemployment rate has risen to 7.1% since 2011.

Mining is the dominant employer in the area, accounting for 27.6% of jobs. Other significant industries include agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as education and training, which both stand at 8.9%.

The local workforce is heavily weighted toward practical roles, with machinery operators and drivers making up 22.1% of jobs. Technicians and trades workers (16.9%) and labourers (14.5%) also represent large shares of the local employment.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1% | +93.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 49.8% | -13.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 64.2% | -7.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Mining 27.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 8.9%, Education & training 8.9%, Construction 7.7%, Accommodation & food 7.7%, Health care & social assistance 5.4%, Transport & warehousing 5.0%, Retail trade 4.9%, Administrative & support 4.6%, Other services 4.2%, Public administration & safety 3.6%, Manufacturing 1.8%, Electricity, gas & water 1.7%, Professional & technical 1.4%, Rental & real estate 0.7%, Wholesale trade 0.6%, Finance & insurance 0.4%, Arts & recreation 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Machinery operators & drivers 22.1%, Technicians & trades 16.9%, Labourers 14.5%, Managers 12.2%, Clerical & administrative 9.5%, Community & personal service 9.1%, Professionals 8.2%, Sales workers 4.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4804/4804-qld/topic/employment