# Jobs & Industry — 4817, QLD

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

Area: 4817, QLD (Postcode)

A strong attachment to full-time work defines the professional life of postcode 4817. Most adults here are working or looking for work, with 63.1% in full-time roles, which is well above the national figure. While these employment rates have dipped slightly since 2011, the area remains a high-performing hub for jobs.

Working or looking for work is common here, with 66.6% of adults active in the labour force, well above the 61.1% national average. The unemployment rate sits at 4.6%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 17.2%, followed by public administration and safety at 12.7%. Other common sectors include retail trade, education, and construction.

Professionals and community or personal service workers are the most common roles, each making up about 17% of the workforce. Technicians and tradespeople follow closely at 15.4%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | +2.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 66.6% | -6.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 63.1% | -4.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 17.2%, Public administration & safety 12.7%, Retail trade 10.5%, Education & training 10.0%, Construction 8.8%, Accommodation & food 6.9%, Manufacturing 4.4%, Transport & warehousing 4.1%, Other services 4.1%, Professional & technical 3.9%, Mining 2.7%, Administrative & support 2.4%, Wholesale trade 2.1%, Arts & recreation 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Finance & insurance 1.4%, Rental & real estate 1.3%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 17.1%, Community & personal service 17.0%, Technicians & trades 15.4%, Clerical & administrative 13.8%, Sales workers 9.5%, Managers 9.2%, Labourers 9.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4817/4817-qld/topic/employment