# Jobs & Industry — 4822, QLD

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

Area: 4822, QLD (Postcode)

A very high rate of full-time employment defines daily life in postcode 4822, where 74.4% of the workforce holds a full-time role. This level of job security is far above the national figure, and the area is notable for having an exceptionally low unemployment rate of just 1.2%.

More adults here are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 69.1%. While this figure fell slightly since 2011, full-time employment rose to 74.4%, which is far above the Queensland figure of 59.0%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 38.7% of the workforce. Public administration and safety also make up a large portion at 17.4%, followed by retail trade at 6.8%.

Nearly 30% of workers are managers, and another 20.9% are labourers. Machinery operators and drivers make up 10.8% of the local workforce, while technicians and trades account for 8.5%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% | -45.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 69.1% | -4.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 74.4% | +5.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 38.7%, Public administration & safety 17.4%, Retail trade 6.8%, Transport & warehousing 5.9%, Education & training 5.9%, Construction 5.6%, Health care & social assistance 4.2%, Mining 1.6%, Other services 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Wholesale trade 1.2%, Accommodation & food 1.2%, Finance & insurance 1.2%, Professional & technical 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.2%, Media & telecommunications 0.7%, Administrative & support 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 29.1%, Labourers 20.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.8%, Technicians & trades 8.5%, Professionals 7.5%, Clerical & administrative 7.3%, Community & personal service 6.3%, Sales workers 4.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4822/4822-qld/topic/employment