# Jobs & Industry — 3131, VIC

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

Area: 3131, VIC (Postcode)

A little over 60% of adults in postcode 3131 are working or looking for work, a figure that sits just below the Victorian average. This workforce is largely professional, with over 32% of residents employed in high-skilled roles. The area's job market has remained steady over the last decade.

About 60.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the Victorian rate of 62.4%. Full-time employment fell 3.0 percentage points since 2011 to 58.8%, while the unemployment rate of 4.9% is higher than most areas.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry here at 14.3%. Other major employers include professional and technical services at 11.3%, followed by education and retail trade, which both sit at 10.2%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 32.3%. Managers and clerical or administrative workers each account for 13.4% of the workforce, while technicians, trades, and community services each represent around 10%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | +2.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.6% | +1.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.8% | -4.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.3%, Professional & technical 11.3%, Education & training 10.2%, Retail trade 10.2%, Construction 6.7%, Finance & insurance 6.3%, Accommodation & food 6.2%, Manufacturing 5.9%, Public administration & safety 5.3%, Other services 3.5%, Transport & warehousing 3.3%, Administrative & support 3.2%, Wholesale trade 2.9%, Media & telecommunications 2.1%, Rental & real estate 1.8%, Arts & recreation 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.2%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 32.3%, Clerical & administrative 13.4%, Managers 13.4%, Technicians & trades 10.1%, Community & personal service 10.0%, Sales workers 8.7%, Labourers 6.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3131/3131-vic/topic/employment