# Jobs & Industry — 3073, VIC

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

Area: 3073, VIC (Postcode)

A growing number of adults in postcode 3073 have entered the workforce since 2011. While the percentage of people working or looking for work rose by 7.1 points, the unemployment rate has fallen to 5.9%. This area now sees a strong mix of health, education and construction workers.

About 60.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment sits at 58.7%, though this is 4.3 points lower than it was in 2011.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry here at 14.2%. Other major employers include education and training, construction and retail trade, each accounting for 9.1% of the workforce.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 26.1%. Clerical and administrative roles are also common at 13.1%, followed by technicians and trades at 12.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | -15.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.1% | +13.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.7% | -6.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.2%, Education & training 9.3%, Construction 9.1%, Retail trade 9.1%, Professional & technical 8.1%, Public administration & safety 6.9%, Manufacturing 6.7%, Accommodation & food 6.3%, Transport & warehousing 5.0%, Finance & insurance 4.1%, Administrative & support 3.7%, Other services 3.6%, Wholesale trade 2.6%, Media & telecommunications 1.8%, Arts & recreation 1.7%, Rental & real estate 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 26.1%, Clerical & administrative 13.1%, Technicians & trades 12.8%, Managers 11.3%, Community & personal service 11.2%, Labourers 9.1%, Sales workers 7.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3073/3073-vic/topic/employment