# Jobs & Industry — Jensen

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

Area: Jensen (Suburb / Locality)

A very high rate of employment defines daily life in Jensen, where 70.1% of adults are working or looking for work. This is well above the national figure of 61.1%, and the area is marked by a strong level of full-time commitment among those employed.

Full-time work is common here, with 64.4% of residents employed full-time, which is well above the Queensland figure. This high level of employment is reflected in an unemployment rate of 2.6%, which is a little below both the state and national averages.

The local workforce is spread across several sectors, with construction being the most common industry at 15.5%, followed by health care and social assistance at 13.5%.

Many residents work as technicians and tradespeople, making up 20.9% of the workforce, while professionals account for 14.4%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | -43.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 70.1% | -0.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 64.4% | -7.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 15.5%, Health care & social assistance 13.5%, Education & training 8.9%, Retail trade 8.2%, Public administration & safety 8.2%, Transport & warehousing 6.2%, Manufacturing 6.0%, Mining 5.6%, Other services 5.0%, Accommodation & food 4.6%, Wholesale trade 2.9%, Professional & technical 2.8%, Administrative & support 2.0%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Finance & insurance 1.4%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.0%, Arts & recreation 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 20.9%, Professionals 14.4%, Clerical & administrative 12.4%, Community & personal service 12.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.9%, Labourers 9.9%, Managers 9.7%, Sales workers 7.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31437/jensen/topic/employment