# Jobs & Industry — 3127, VIC

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

Area: 3127, VIC (Postcode)

A small dip in full-time employment marks the recent shift in 3127, where 58.7% of the workforce now holds these roles. Despite this slight drop since 2011, the area remains a powerhouse of employment. A striking 65.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above both the state and national figures.

The percentage of adults working or looking for work is much higher than most areas at 65.7%. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate has barely changed since 2011, sitting at 4.3%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry here, employing 15.6% of people. Professional and technical services follow closely at 15.4%, with education and training also making up a significant 11.3% of the workforce.

Professionals make up a huge part of the local workforce at 41.1%, followed by managers at 19.1%. Clerical and administrative roles are the next most common, accounting for 11.8% of occupations.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | -4.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 65.7% | -1.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.7% | -2.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.6%, Professional & technical 15.4%, Education & training 11.3%, Retail trade 8.3%, Finance & insurance 7.6%, Construction 5.5%, Accommodation & food 5.3%, Public administration & safety 5.3%, Manufacturing 4.1%, Wholesale trade 3.2%, Administrative & support 2.5%, Arts & recreation 2.5%, Other services 2.5%, Rental & real estate 2.3%, Media & telecommunications 2.1%, Transport & warehousing 1.9%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 41.1%, Managers 19.1%, Clerical & administrative 11.8%, Community & personal service 8.1%, Sales workers 7.9%, Technicians & trades 5.4%, Labourers 3.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 1.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3127/3127-vic/topic/employment