# Jobs & Industry — 3011, VIC

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

Area: 3011, VIC (Postcode)

Professionals make up a huge 35.2% of the workforce in postcode 3011. This area has a very high number of people working or looking for work compared to most other places. While the unemployment rate is 6.0%, more people have entered the workforce here since 2011.

Working or looking for work is common here, with 70.3% of adults active in the labour force, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also a little above the state average at 61.2%, though this has fallen slightly since 2011.

The biggest employers are in health care and social assistance, where 12.5% of people work. Other major industries include professional and technical services at 12.1% and education and training at 10.0%.

Job roles are led by professionals at 35.2% and managers at 13.9%. Clerical and administrative roles make up 12.4% of the workforce, while 10.0% of people work in community and personal services.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | -20.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 70.3% | +15.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.2% | -2.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 12.5%, Professional & technical 12.1%, Education & training 10.0%, Accommodation & food 8.1%, Public administration & safety 8.1%, Retail trade 8.0%, Finance & insurance 5.6%, Construction 5.0%, Manufacturing 4.6%, Transport & warehousing 4.4%, Administrative & support 3.9%, Other services 3.0%, Media & telecommunications 2.8%, Arts & recreation 2.7%, Wholesale trade 2.0%, Rental & real estate 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.3%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 35.2%, Managers 13.9%, Clerical & administrative 12.4%, Community & personal service 10.0%, Technicians & trades 9.2%, Labourers 6.9%, Sales workers 6.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3011/3011-vic/topic/employment