# Jobs & Industry — 3016, VIC

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

Area: 3016, VIC (Postcode)

A higher share of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3016 compared to the rest of the country. This activity is led by a strong presence of professional and managerial roles. Around 65.5% of adults are in the labour force, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%.

More people here are working or looking for work than in most areas, and 60.7% are employed full-time. While this full-time rate is a little above the Victorian figure, it has fallen 2.1 percentage points since 2011. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The workforce is concentrated in professional and technical services, where 13.0% of people work. Other common industries include health care and social assistance at 11.2%, and education and training at 11.0%.

Professional roles are very common here, making up 33.5% of jobs. Managers account for another 21.5%, while clerical and administrative workers make up 12.7% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | +5.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 65.5% | -0.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.7% | -3.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 13.0%, Health care & social assistance 11.2%, Education & training 11.0%, Construction 8.1%, Public administration & safety 7.5%, Retail trade 7.1%, Finance & insurance 5.9%, Accommodation & food 5.6%, Manufacturing 5.4%, Transport & warehousing 4.3%, Other services 3.0%, Wholesale trade 2.8%, Arts & recreation 2.8%, Administrative & support 2.8%, Media & telecommunications 2.4%, Rental & real estate 2.2%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 33.5%, Managers 21.5%, Clerical & administrative 12.7%, Community & personal service 8.5%, Technicians & trades 8.1%, Sales workers 7.3%, Labourers 4.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3016/3016-vic/topic/employment