# Jobs & Industry — 4818, QLD

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

Area: 4818, QLD (Postcode)

More adults in postcode 4818 were working or looking for work in 2021 than in 2011, with 71.2% of the adult population active in the labour force. This area has a strong employment profile, featuring a full-time employment rate that is well above both the state and national figures.

While the proportion of full-time workers fell 4.1 points since 2011 to 65.4%, this is still much higher than most areas. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is a little below the Queensland figure of 5.4%.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for locals at 15.8%, followed by public administration and safety at 13.3%. Construction also makes up a significant share of the workforce at 10.4%.

Technicians and trades workers are the most common occupation at 17.1%. Community and personal service workers and professionals both make up 15.5% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | -2.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 71.2% | +1.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 65.4% | -5.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.8%, Public administration & safety 13.3%, Construction 10.4%, Retail trade 8.6%, Education & training 8.1%, Accommodation & food 5.6%, Manufacturing 5.0%, Transport & warehousing 4.9%, Other services 4.4%, Mining 4.2%, Professional & technical 3.8%, Administrative & support 2.7%, Wholesale trade 2.6%, Electricity, gas & water 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.4%, Finance & insurance 1.3%, Arts & recreation 0.9%, Media & telecommunications 0.7%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 17.1%, Community & personal service 15.5%, Professionals 15.5%, Clerical & administrative 13.3%, Managers 10.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.4%, Labourers 8.8%, Sales workers 8.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4818/4818-qld/topic/employment