64.3% —
Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 52.6%
- 2021: 64.3%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
Oman Ama · Suburb / Locality
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A higher share of adults are working or looking for work in Oman Ama than in most other similar areas. This active workforce is a standout feature for the locality, with 64.3% of adults in the labour force.
Employment, participation and unemployment.
At 64.3%, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is well above the national figure of 61.1%. This is also a little above the Queensland rate of 61.6%.
64.3% —
Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
The industries that employ local workers.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 44%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (22%).
The kinds of jobs people do.
The most common occupations people work in is Clerical & administrative at 44%, ahead of Managers (28%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in Oman Ama [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32223/oman-ama/topic/employment