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Gladstone Hinterland · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Jobs & Industry in Gladstone Hinterland

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

A strong presence of full-time work defines Gladstone Hinterland, where 65.6% of the workforce is employed full-time. This is well above the national figure of 58.9%. While the area has seen a small drop in full-time roles since 2016, it remains a place where most workers hold permanent, full-time positions.

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📍 Gladstone Hinterland, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Gladstone Hinterland sits — Unemployment rate

5.5% —

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Gladstone Hinterland — higher than 68% of areas.

Gladstone Hinterland5.5%
4680, QLD 7.2%
Queensland 5.4%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

About 62.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is similar to the Queensland average. The unemployment rate has fallen significantly from 9.3% in 2016 to 5.5% in 2021, though it remains slightly higher than most similar areas.

Unemployment rate

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5.5% —

Higher than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).

Labour-force participation

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62.5% —

Higher than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.

Employed full-time

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65.6% —

Higher than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

Manufacturing is the most common industry at 13.8%, followed by construction at 12.3%. Transport and warehousing make up 8.6% of the workforce, while health care and social assistance account for 8.3%.

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Trade-based roles are very common here, with technicians and trades making up 23% of workers. This is supported by a high number of machinery operators and drivers (15%) and labourers (11.9%).

Occupations people work in

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No single group dominates in Gladstone Hinterland — Technicians & trades leads at 24%, ahead of Machinery operators & drivers (15%) and Labourers (12%).

Technicians & trades 23.0% Machinery operators & drivers 15.0% Labourers 11.9% Professionals 10.8% Managers 10.6% Clerical & administrative 10.6% Community & personal service 9.0% Sales workers 7.2%

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in Gladstone Hinterland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/308051535/gladstone-hinterland/topic/employment