# Jobs & Industry — 3012, VIC

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

Area: 3012, VIC (Postcode)

Almost 70% of adults in postcode 3012 are working or looking for work, a figure well above the national average. This is a highly active workforce where full-time employment is much more common than in most other areas. While the number of people in the workforce has risen since 2011, the unemployment rate has fallen to 5.8%.

Full-time employment is very high at 62.8%, which is well above the Victorian figure of 59.2%. This high level of activity is reflected in the 69.1% of adults who are working or looking for work, though the unemployment rate remains much higher than in most similar areas.

The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance at 12.7%, followed by professional and technical services at 10.1% and education and training at 9.6%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 31.5%, which helps explain the high number of people in technical and health roles. Managers account for 14.4%, while clerical and administrative roles make up 12.5% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | -22.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 69.1% | +12.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 62.8% | -2.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 12.7%, Professional & technical 10.1%, Education & training 9.6%, Retail trade 8.2%, Public administration & safety 7.7%, Construction 7.1%, Accommodation & food 6.5%, Transport & warehousing 5.9%, Finance & insurance 5.5%, Manufacturing 5.4%, Administrative & support 3.5%, Other services 3.2%, Arts & recreation 2.5%, Media & telecommunications 2.3%, Wholesale trade 2.3%, Rental & real estate 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.3%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 31.5%, Managers 14.4%, Clerical & administrative 12.5%, Technicians & trades 10.0%, Community & personal service 9.9%, Labourers 7.2%, Sales workers 6.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3012/3012-vic/topic/employment