# Jobs & Industry — 3136, VIC

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

Area: 3136, VIC (Postcode)

More adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3136 than in most similar areas. This active workforce is anchored by a strong presence of full-time roles, with 60% of the population employed full-time. The local job market is stable, showing a steady employment rate and low unemployment over the last decade.

Working or looking for work is common here, with 64.4% of adults active in the labour force, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, slightly lower than both the state and national figures.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 14.8%, followed by construction at 11.7% and education and training at 9.9%.

A quarter of the workforce are professionals, which is the most common occupation group at 25.2%. Other significant roles include technicians and trades at 14.4% and clerical or administrative work at 13.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | -8.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.4% | -0.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.0% | -3.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.8%, Construction 11.7%, Education & training 9.9%, Retail trade 9.8%, Professional & technical 8.2%, Manufacturing 7.7%, Public administration & safety 5.8%, Accommodation & food 4.7%, Other services 4.0%, Finance & insurance 3.8%, Wholesale trade 3.4%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Transport & warehousing 2.9%, Media & telecommunications 1.5%, Arts & recreation 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.6%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 25.2%, Technicians & trades 14.4%, Clerical & administrative 13.8%, Managers 13.2%, Community & personal service 11.1%, Sales workers 8.4%, Labourers 7.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3136/3136-vic/topic/employment