There was strong growth in the trend labour force in 2004.

In 2001, the largest industry employer in Hervey Bay was retail trade (employing 2,396 persons, or 18.4% of the total). Health & community services (12.5%), accommodation, cafes & restaurants (9.1%) and education (8.9%) are also major employers.

Because of the development of several hospitals, the health & community services with accommodation, cafes & restaurants industries recorded the largest increases in employment in the 5 years to 2001. This was mainly at the expense of the construction and mining industries. The recent property boom and increased development in Hervey Bay has particularly led to employment growth in the construction industry over the past two years.

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