# Jobs & Industry — 3022, VIC

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

Area: 3022, VIC (Postcode)

Higher unemployment than most similar areas defines the job market in postcode 3022. While a typical 59.4% of the workforce is employed full-time, the area faces a significant challenge with an unemployment rate of 9.4%. This is well above the national and state figures.

Only 57.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the 61.1% national figure. This low activity rate sits alongside a high unemployment rate that has barely changed since 2011.

The biggest employment sectors are health care and social assistance at 13.5%, followed by construction at 9.7% and transport and warehousing at 8.3%.

Professional roles are the most common occupation at 22.0%. Other significant groups include technicians and trades at 13.3%, and clerical and administrative staff at 12.1%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 9.4% | -6.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 57.0% | +13.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.4% | -7.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 13.5%, Construction 9.7%, Transport & warehousing 8.3%, Retail trade 7.2%, Public administration & safety 7.2%, Education & training 7.2%, Professional & technical 6.3%, Manufacturing 6.0%, Accommodation & food 5.2%, Finance & insurance 4.6%, Administrative & support 3.9%, Other services 3.6%, Wholesale trade 2.7%, Media & telecommunications 2.0%, Rental & real estate 1.5%, Arts & recreation 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 22.0%, Technicians & trades 13.3%, Clerical & administrative 12.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 12.1%, Labourers 11.7%, Community & personal service 11.6%, Managers 8.2%, Sales workers 6.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3022/3022-vic/topic/employment