7.3% —
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Kallangur · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A jobless rate of 7.3% is a little above the state and national figures for Kallangur. While most working adults find employment, the local unemployment rate is much higher than in most similar areas. This creates a distinct gap compared to the broader Queensland economy.
Employment, participation and unemployment.
About 62% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the national figure. Full-time employment sits at 58.2%, aligning closely with both the state and the rest of Australia.
7.3% —
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
62.0% —
Higher than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
58.2% —
Lower than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
The industries that employ local workers.
Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 16.6%, followed by retail trade at 11.8% and construction at 9.8%.
The kinds of jobs people do.
Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 15.4%, with community and personal service roles closely behind at 15.0%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in Kallangur [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/314021577/kallangur/topic/employment