# Jobs & Industry — 3111, VIC

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

Area: 3111, VIC (Postcode)

Fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3111 compared to the rest of the state. This gap is seen in the 59.3% of adults in the labour force, which is well below the Victorian average. The local job market is led by a strong presence of healthcare and professional workers.

The number of adults working or looking for work fell to 59.3% since 2011. Full-time employment is a little below the national figure at 57.4%, while the unemployment rate has risen to 5.0%, which is higher than most other areas.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 14.1%. Other major employers include professional and technical services at 11.5% and retail trade at 11.1%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 30.7%, followed by managers at 17.8%. Clerical and administrative roles are also common, accounting for 13.8% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | +25.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.3% | -5.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.4% | -5.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.1%, Professional & technical 11.5%, Retail trade 11.1%, Education & training 8.9%, Construction 8.4%, Finance & insurance 6.2%, Manufacturing 5.9%, Accommodation & food 5.4%, Public administration & safety 4.2%, Other services 3.8%, Wholesale trade 3.7%, Administrative & support 2.9%, Transport & warehousing 2.5%, Rental & real estate 2.0%, Arts & recreation 1.6%, Media & telecommunications 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.3%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 30.7%, Managers 17.8%, Clerical & administrative 13.8%, Sales workers 9.8%, Technicians & trades 9.7%, Community & personal service 8.3%, Labourers 5.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3111/3111-vic/topic/employment