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Pilton · Suburb / Locality

Jobs & Industry in Pilton

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

A very high unemployment rate of 15.9% marks the local job market in Pilton, which is far above the national figure. While more adults here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, far fewer are in full-time roles.

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📍 Pilton, Suburb / Locality

Where Pilton sits — Unemployment rate

15.9% —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Pilton — higher than 98% of areas.

Pilton15.9%
4361, QLD 5.3%
Queensland 5.4%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

Around 66.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above both the state and national figures. However, the unemployment rate is among the highest for similar areas, and full-time employment is well below the Queensland average at 52.5%.

Unemployment rate

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15.9% —

Higher than 98% of suburb / locality areas.

Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).

Labour-force participation

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66.7% —

Higher than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.

Employed full-time

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52.5% —

Lower than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

The local workforce is heavily concentrated in Agriculture, forestry and fishing at 27.5%, followed by Construction at 20.0%. Other common industries include Retail trade at 12.5% and Professional and technical services at 10.0%.

Industries people work in

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In Pilton, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 32%, followed by Construction (24%) and Retail trade (15%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 27.5% Construction 20.0% Retail trade 12.5% Professional & technical 10.0% Transport & warehousing 7.5% Health care & social assistance 7.5%

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

One in four workers in Pilton is a Manager. Other common roles include Clerical and administrative positions at 15.0% and Machinery operators and drivers at 12.5%.

Occupations people work in

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In Pilton, the largest group is Managers at 37%, followed by Clerical & administrative (22%) and Machinery operators & drivers (19%).

Managers 25.0% Clerical & administrative 15.0% Machinery operators & drivers 12.5% Professionals 7.5% Sales workers 7.5%

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in Pilton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32316/pilton/topic/employment