# Jobs & Industry — 3115, VIC

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

Area: 3115, VIC (Postcode)

A much higher share of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3115 compared to the rest of the country. While nearly 70% of adults are active in the labour market, full-time employment has fallen since 2011 to 54.6%. This is now well below the national figure.

The unemployment rate is only 3.1%, which is a little below the national figure and much lower than most areas. However, full-time work is less common here than in most other places, sitting at 54.6%.

Construction is the biggest employer in the area, making up 17.9% of jobs. Other major industries include health care and social assistance at 11.3% and retail trade at 10%.

Professionals and managers make up the largest groups of workers, accounting for 22.1% and 18.9% of the workforce. Technicians and trades follow at 15.1%, with clerical and administrative staff at 15%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | +2.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 69.6% | -4.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 54.6% | -6.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 17.9%, Health care & social assistance 11.3%, Retail trade 10.0%, Professional & technical 9.4%, Education & training 8.1%, Manufacturing 6.1%, Accommodation & food 4.5%, Public administration & safety 4.5%, Finance & insurance 3.9%, Wholesale trade 3.7%, Other services 3.4%, Administrative & support 2.6%, Transport & warehousing 2.3%, Rental & real estate 2.2%, Electricity, gas & water 1.6%, Media & telecommunications 1.6%, Arts & recreation 1.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.2%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 22.1%, Managers 18.9%, Technicians & trades 15.1%, Clerical & administrative 15.0%, Sales workers 9.4%, Community & personal service 9.1%, Labourers 6.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3115/3115-vic/topic/employment