# Jobs & Industry — 3052, VIC

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

Area: 3052, VIC (Postcode)

A stark gap exists between 3052 and the rest of the country, with an unemployment rate of 10.0% that is well above the national figure. While more adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, the number of people in full-time roles has dropped sharply since 2011.

Full-time employment is far below the Victorian average at 46.2%, which is among the lowest for similar areas. Meanwhile, 64.9% of adults are working or looking for work, though the unemployment rate has risen to 10.0% since 2011.

The most common industries for local workers are education and training at 15.9%, followed by professional and technical services and accommodation and food, which both sit at 13.4%.

Professional roles are the most frequent occupation at 39.5%, while community and personal service workers make up 14.7% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 10.0% | +11.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.9% | +15.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 46.2% | -25.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Education & training 15.9%, Accommodation & food 13.4%, Professional & technical 13.4%, Health care & social assistance 12.3%, Retail trade 8.5%, Public administration & safety 5.3%, Construction 3.7%, Finance & insurance 3.5%, Manufacturing 3.0%, Arts & recreation 2.9%, Administrative & support 2.6%, Other services 2.6%, Transport & warehousing 2.4%, Media & telecommunications 2.0%, Wholesale trade 1.8%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.9%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 39.5%, Community & personal service 14.7%, Clerical & administrative 10.8%, Managers 10.0%, Sales workers 8.0%, Labourers 7.3%, Technicians & trades 6.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 1.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3052/3052-vic/topic/employment