# Jobs & Industry — 4856, QLD

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

Area: 4856, QLD (Postcode)

A shrinking share of adults in postcode 4856 have been working or looking for work since 2011, falling by 15 percentage points. However, those who are employed are more likely to be in full-time roles than in other areas. Roughly 63.8% of the workforce holds a full-time position, which is well above the national figure.

Only 51.9% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is well below both the state and national averages. Despite this, the unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about the same as the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 24.6% of the workforce. Other common sectors include manufacturing at 11.0%, and health care and social assistance at 9.0%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 20.6%. This is followed by labourers at 16.6%, machinery operators and drivers at 12.6%, and community and personal service workers at 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | -9.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 51.9% | -21.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 63.8% | +4.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 24.6%, Manufacturing 11.0%, Health care & social assistance 9.0%, Retail trade 8.6%, Education & training 8.6%, Public administration & safety 5.0%, Transport & warehousing 4.7%, Other services 3.3%, Construction 3.0%, Mining 2.7%, Wholesale trade 2.7%, Accommodation & food 2.7%, Rental & real estate 2.7%, Administrative & support 2.0%, Media & telecommunications 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Professional & technical 1.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 20.6%, Labourers 16.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 12.6%, Community & personal service 12.3%, Technicians & trades 12.0%, Professionals 8.3%, Sales workers 8.3%, Clerical & administrative 7.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4856/4856-qld/topic/employment