# Jobs & Industry — 3099, VIC

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

Area: 3099, VIC (Postcode)

Fewer people are working full-time in postcode 3099 than they were in 2011, though the area remains an active hub. A high 67.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. This high level of activity is paired with a low unemployment rate of 3.6%.

Full-time employment has fallen to 54.4%, which is well below the state and national figures. Despite this, the number of adults working or looking for work is much higher than in most areas, even though it dropped 4.5 points since 2011.

Construction is the biggest employer in the area at 17.6%. Other common industries include health care and social assistance at 13.8%, and education and training at 11.5%.

Professional roles are the most common occupation for 24.9% of workers. This is followed by technicians and trades at 18.7%, and managers at 14.9%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | -1.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 67.7% | -6.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 54.4% | -6.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 17.6%, Health care & social assistance 13.8%, Education & training 11.5%, Professional & technical 7.1%, Retail trade 7.1%, Public administration & safety 7.0%, Manufacturing 5.2%, Accommodation & food 4.1%, Other services 4.0%, Transport & warehousing 3.5%, Wholesale trade 3.1%, Administrative & support 3.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.5%, Arts & recreation 2.0%, Media & telecommunications 1.5%, Finance & insurance 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%, Mining 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 24.9%, Technicians & trades 18.7%, Managers 14.9%, Clerical & administrative 12.6%, Community & personal service 10.8%, Sales workers 6.5%, Labourers 6.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3099/3099-vic/topic/employment