# Jobs & Industry — 4855, QLD

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

Area: 4855, QLD (Postcode)

A smaller share of adults are in the workforce in postcode 4855 compared to most other areas. Only 55% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure well below the national average. This reflects a local job market where full-time roles have become less common over the last decade.

The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is much higher than in most areas and a little above the national figure. Full-time employment has fallen sharply to 53.3% since 2011, leaving this area well below Queensland's 59% average.

Work in this region is spread across several sectors, with the largest shares in agriculture, forestry and fishing at 14.6% and manufacturing at 11.5%. Retail trade also employs a significant 10.6% of the workforce.

Technicians and trades workers make up the biggest group at 18.1%, followed by managers at 16.3%. Labourers account for 15.5% of jobs, while 11.2% work in community and personal service roles.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | +88.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 55.0% | -4.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 53.3% | -15.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 14.6%, Manufacturing 11.5%, Retail trade 10.6%, Health care & social assistance 9.7%, Construction 8.9%, Education & training 6.6%, Accommodation & food 5.7%, Public administration & safety 5.2%, Transport & warehousing 4.6%, Administrative & support 3.7%, Wholesale trade 3.4%, Professional & technical 3.4%, Mining 2.3%, Electricity, gas & water 2.0%, Other services 1.7%, Arts & recreation 1.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 18.1%, Managers 16.3%, Labourers 15.5%, Community & personal service 11.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.0%, Clerical & administrative 8.9%, Professionals 7.2%, Sales workers 7.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4855/4855-qld/topic/employment