# Jobs & Industry — 3076, VIC

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

Area: 3076, VIC (Postcode)

A higher than usual unemployment rate of 6.5% marks the local job market in postcode 3076. While most workers find stable roles, the share of full-time employment has dropped since 2011. This creates a varied working landscape where a significant number of residents are still searching for work.

Around 60.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the Victorian figure. Full-time employment has fallen to 59.6%, down 6.0 percentage points since 2011.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry at 15.0%, followed by retail trade at 10.9% and construction at 10.6%. Other notable sectors include manufacturing at 9.0% and transport and warehousing at 7.6%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 16.4%. Other common roles include technicians and trades at 14.7%, clerical and administrative staff at 13.7%, and community and personal service workers at 12.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | +12.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.7% | -4.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.6% | -9.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.0%, Retail trade 10.9%, Construction 10.6%, Manufacturing 9.0%, Transport & warehousing 7.6%, Education & training 6.6%, Accommodation & food 5.5%, Public administration & safety 5.5%, Professional & technical 4.6%, Other services 3.9%, Administrative & support 3.5%, Finance & insurance 3.5%, Wholesale trade 2.9%, Media & telecommunications 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Arts & recreation 0.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 16.4%, Technicians & trades 14.7%, Clerical & administrative 13.7%, Community & personal service 12.6%, Labourers 11.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.6%, Sales workers 9.6%, Managers 8.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3076/3076-vic/topic/employment