# Jobs & Industry — 3023, VIC

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

Area: 3023, VIC (Postcode)

A 7.0% unemployment rate in postcode 3023 is much higher than most similar areas. While many people find full-time work here, the overall number of adults working or looking for work has dropped since 2011. The local workforce is spread across a variety of service and trade roles.

Full-time employment is slightly above the national figure at 60.1%, though this is 7.9 percentage points lower than it was in 2011. This stands alongside a 7.0% unemployment rate, which is a little above both the state and national figures.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 12.6%. Retail trade follows at 10.4%, with construction and transport and warehousing both around 9%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 19.1%. Other common roles include clerical and administrative staff at 14%, and technicians and trades at 12.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% | +2.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.3% | -5.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.1% | -11.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 12.6%, Retail trade 10.4%, Construction 9.2%, Transport & warehousing 9.1%, Manufacturing 8.6%, Education & training 6.9%, Accommodation & food 5.9%, Professional & technical 5.7%, Public administration & safety 5.0%, Finance & insurance 4.8%, Other services 3.8%, Administrative & support 3.5%, Wholesale trade 3.1%, Arts & recreation 1.4%, Media & telecommunications 1.3%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.5%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 19.1%, Clerical & administrative 14.0%, Technicians & trades 12.6%, Community & personal service 11.2%, Labourers 10.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.8%, Managers 10.0%, Sales workers 8.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3023/3023-vic/topic/employment