# Jobs & Industry — 3082, VIC

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

Area: 3082, VIC (Postcode)

More adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3082 than in most similar areas. While a higher number of people are active in the workforce, the unemployment rate of 5.9% is also much higher than in most other areas.

About 62.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. Full-time employment fell to 59.5% since 2011, and the unemployment rate has barely changed from its 2011 level.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 14.8%, followed by retail trade at 11.1% and construction at 11.0%. Other common industries include manufacturing and education.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 19.7%. Clerical and administrative roles follow at 15.4%, with technicians and tradespeople accounting for 14.2% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | +8.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 62.4% | -5.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.5% | -6.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.8%, Retail trade 11.1%, Construction 11.0%, Manufacturing 8.3%, Education & training 8.2%, Professional & technical 6.1%, Transport & warehousing 5.9%, Public administration & safety 5.8%, Accommodation & food 4.9%, Other services 3.8%, Finance & insurance 3.5%, Administrative & support 3.4%, Wholesale trade 2.8%, Media & telecommunications 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.2%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 19.7%, Clerical & administrative 15.4%, Technicians & trades 14.2%, Community & personal service 11.4%, Sales workers 10.2%, Managers 10.1%, Labourers 9.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3082/3082-vic/topic/employment