# Jobs & Industry — Emu Vale

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

Area: Emu Vale (Suburb / Locality)

Fewer than half of adults in Emu Vale are working or looking for work, a figure that has shifted since 2011. This is a much lower rate than most other areas, with only 44.4% of residents in full-time employment.

The local workforce is far smaller than the national figure, with only 49.7% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about the same as the Queensland and Australian figures.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the most common industry here, employing 27.8% of the workforce. Health care and social assistance follows at 12.5%, while retail trade accounts for 9.7%.

Managers are the most common occupation at 23.6%. Clerical and administrative staff and labourers each make up 18.1% of the workforce, while 13.9% work as machinery operators and drivers.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | +110.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 49.7% | -18.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 44.4% | -27.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 27.8%, Health care & social assistance 12.5%, Retail trade 9.7%, Professional & technical 8.3%, Wholesale trade 6.9%, Public administration & safety 6.9%, Transport & warehousing 5.6%, Accommodation & food 4.2%, Education & training 4.2%, Arts & recreation 4.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 23.6%, Clerical & administrative 18.1%, Labourers 18.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 13.9%, Community & personal service 12.5%, Professionals 6.9%, Technicians & trades 5.6%, Sales workers 4.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30976/emu-vale/topic/employment