# Jobs & Industry — Austinville

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

Area: Austinville (Suburb / Locality)

Fewer people work full-time in Austinville than in most similar areas. While 59.9% of adults are working or looking for work, the share of full-time employment is far below the Queensland figure of 59%. This reflects a local workforce with a higher proportion of part-time or casual roles than is typical across the state.

The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is higher than most areas, though it remains about the same as the national figure of 5.1%. Only 44.5% of residents are employed full-time, which is 14 points lower than the Australian average.

Construction is the most common industry for local workers at 17.0%. Health care and social assistance follow at 14.3%, while retail trade accounts for 9.3% of jobs.

Technicians and trades people make up the largest group at 20.3%. Managers and professionals also hold a significant share of the workforce, at 18.1% and 15.4% respectively.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | +58.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.9% | -8.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 44.5% | -10.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 17.0%, Health care & social assistance 14.3%, Retail trade 9.3%, Other services 7.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 6.6%, Transport & warehousing 6.6%, Public administration & safety 6.6%, Professional & technical 6.0%, Accommodation & food 4.9%, Education & training 4.4%, Administrative & support 3.3%, Mining 2.7%, Manufacturing 2.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 20.3%, Managers 18.1%, Professionals 15.4%, Clerical & administrative 13.7%, Labourers 12.6%, Sales workers 8.8%, Community & personal service 7.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30105/austinville/topic/employment