# Jobs & Industry — 4806, QLD

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

Area: 4806, QLD (Postcode)

A strong preference for full-time work defines daily life in postcode 4806, where 64.9% of the workforce holds such roles. This is well above the national figure of 58.9%. While full-time employment is common, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is lower than in most other areas.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas, though it has fallen slightly since 2011. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is a little below the Queensland figure of 5.4%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the most common industry for local workers at 21.8%. Other main employers include manufacturing at 13.3% and health care and social assistance at 11.7%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 17.1%. They are followed by technicians and trades at 15.7% and labourers at 15.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | -4.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 54.0% | -6.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 64.9% | -2.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 21.8%, Manufacturing 13.3%, Health care & social assistance 11.7%, Retail trade 8.4%, Education & training 8.3%, Accommodation & food 5.0%, Construction 4.5%, Public administration & safety 3.8%, Mining 3.5%, Professional & technical 3.0%, Other services 3.0%, Transport & warehousing 2.1%, Administrative & support 1.9%, Electricity, gas & water 1.8%, Wholesale trade 1.7%, Finance & insurance 1.0%, Rental & real estate 0.4%, Arts & recreation 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 17.1%, Technicians & trades 15.7%, Labourers 15.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.3%, Professionals 10.8%, Community & personal service 10.5%, Clerical & administrative 10.1%, Sales workers 8.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4806/4806-qld/topic/employment