# Jobs & Industry — 3049, VIC

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

Area: 3049, VIC (Postcode)

A higher than usual unemployment rate of 6.4% marks the job market in postcode 3049. While most adults are in work or looking for a job, the area has seen a decline in both full-time employment and overall workforce participation since 2011.

Around 61.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the national figure. This is a drop of 5.2 points since 2011, and the unemployment rate has risen to 6.4%, which is much higher than most areas.

Construction is the most common industry for local workers at 12.5%, followed by health care and social assistance at 10.8%. Retail trade, education, and transport each employ about 8.9% of the workforce.

The local workforce is split evenly between clerical and professional roles, both at 17.1%. Technicians and tradespeople make up 15.5%, while managers and community service workers account for 11.7% and 10.6% respectively.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | +32.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 61.7% | -7.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.6% | -6.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 12.5%, Health care & social assistance 10.8%, Retail trade 8.9%, Education & training 8.9%, Transport & warehousing 8.9%, Manufacturing 8.5%, Public administration & safety 7.1%, Professional & technical 5.5%, Accommodation & food 5.2%, Other services 3.8%, Finance & insurance 3.8%, Wholesale trade 3.4%, Administrative & support 3.0%, Rental & real estate 1.4%, Arts & recreation 1.3%, Media & telecommunications 1.2%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Mining 0.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Clerical & administrative 17.1%, Professionals 17.1%, Technicians & trades 15.5%, Managers 11.7%, Community & personal service 10.6%, Sales workers 9.2%, Labourers 9.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3049/3049-vic/topic/employment