# Jobs & Industry — 4809, QLD

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

Area: 4809, QLD (Postcode)

Fewer adults have been working or looking for work in postcode 4809 since 2011, with the rate falling by 7.8 points. However, those who are employed are very likely to be in full-time roles, which is a much higher trend than in most other areas.

While only 56.3% of adults are working or looking for work—well below the national figure of 61.1%—those in jobs are overwhelmingly full-time at 66.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is a little below the national figure of 5.1%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 29.6% of the workforce. Manufacturing also makes up a large slice at 15.8%, followed by health care and social assistance at 8.4%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 24.4%. This is followed by labourers at 16.7% and machinery operators and drivers at 14.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | +1.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 56.3% | -12.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 66.8% | +0.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 29.6%, Manufacturing 15.8%, Health care & social assistance 8.4%, Retail trade 7.2%, Construction 5.0%, Public administration & safety 4.3%, Accommodation & food 3.8%, Transport & warehousing 3.6%, Education & training 3.6%, Administrative & support 3.4%, Wholesale trade 2.5%, Mining 2.3%, Professional & technical 2.0%, Other services 2.0%, Arts & recreation 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Rental & real estate 0.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 24.4%, Labourers 16.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 14.2%, Technicians & trades 12.4%, Community & personal service 9.7%, Clerical & administrative 7.4%, Professionals 6.5%, Sales workers 6.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4809/4809-qld/topic/employment