# Jobs & Industry — 4820, QLD

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

Area: 4820, QLD (Postcode)

Full-time work is far more common in postcode 4820 than in most other areas, with 64.1% of the workforce in steady roles. However, this high rate of full-time employment sits alongside a lower overall number of adults working or looking for work compared to the state and national figures.

While 64.1% of workers are in full-time roles, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the Queensland figure of 61.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education and training is the most common industry at 14.3%, followed by health care and social assistance at 13.3% and mining at 11.2%.

Professionals and technicians and trades make up the largest groups of workers, at 14.9% and 14.6% respectively. Labourers account for 13.5% of occupations.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | -5.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 53.4% | -7.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 64.1% | -1.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Education & training 14.3%, Health care & social assistance 13.3%, Mining 11.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 9.7%, Retail trade 9.5%, Accommodation & food 6.2%, Public administration & safety 5.9%, Construction 5.8%, Transport & warehousing 3.7%, Other services 3.6%, Manufacturing 3.0%, Professional & technical 2.0%, Administrative & support 1.8%, Wholesale trade 1.7%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Finance & insurance 0.9%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%, Arts & recreation 0.5%, Media & telecommunications 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 14.9%, Technicians & trades 14.6%, Labourers 13.5%, Managers 13.1%, Community & personal service 11.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.6%, Clerical & administrative 9.6%, Sales workers 8.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4820/4820-qld/topic/employment