# Jobs & Industry — 4858, QLD

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

Area: 4858, QLD (Postcode)

Much higher full-time employment rates than most similar areas define the workforce in postcode 4858. While the proportion of adults working or looking for work has dropped to 59.6% since 2011, the area maintains a very strong job market with a low unemployment rate of 2.9%. This is well below the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

Full-time employment is high at 63.1%, which is well above the national figure of 58.9%. This strong employment is mirrored by a very low unemployment rate of 2.9%, down 2.6 points since 2011.

The local economy is diverse, with the largest shares of workers in agriculture, forestry and fishing at 14.9%, followed by health care and social assistance at 13.4%.

Technicians and trades workers make up the biggest group at 19.0%. Managers and labourers also feature prominently, accounting for 12.8% and 12.4% of the workforce respectively.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | -46.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.6% | -10.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 63.1% | -1.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 14.9%, Health care & social assistance 13.4%, Construction 10.7%, Manufacturing 10.2%, Education & training 9.4%, Retail trade 7.9%, Other services 5.9%, Public administration & safety 3.8%, Accommodation & food 3.5%, Transport & warehousing 3.3%, Professional & technical 2.5%, Mining 2.0%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Finance & insurance 1.4%, Wholesale trade 1.3%, Administrative & support 1.0%, Media & telecommunications 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.9%, Rental & real estate 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 19.0%, Managers 12.8%, Labourers 12.4%, Professionals 11.7%, Community & personal service 11.3%, Clerical & administrative 11.3%, Sales workers 9.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4858/4858-qld/topic/employment