0.0% —
Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 5.3%
- 2021: 0.0%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
Upper Daradgee · Suburb / Locality
Jobs & Industry in Upper Daradgee
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
Almost no one is unemployed in Upper Daradgee, making it a standout compared to similar areas. With a strong presence in farming and mining, the local workforce is characterized by high full-time employment and a steady connection to primary industries.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 61.7%, which is a little above the national figure. While 59.5% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below both Queensland and Australia.
59.5% —
Lower than 54% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 70.4%
- 2021: 59.5%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
61.7% —
Higher than 68% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 73.6%
- 2021: 61.7%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Nearly half of the workforce—46.8%—is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Mining and construction are also significant, each accounting for 10.6% of local jobs.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Managers make up the largest group of workers at 31.9%. Other common roles include machinery operators and drivers at 14.9%, followed by sales workers at 12.8%.
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 Upper Daradgee [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32905/upper-daradgee/topic/employment