# Jobs & Industry — 3139, VIC

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

Area: 3139, VIC (Postcode)

A very high proportion of adults in postcode 3139 are working or looking for work, at 67.3%. This is well above both the Victorian and national figures. The area maintains a strong employment record with a very low unemployment rate of 2.9%.

The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is much lower than most areas and a little below the national figure of 5.1%. While 67.3% of adults are in the workforce, full-time employment has fallen 2.1 points since 2011 to 57.7%.

Construction is the most common industry for local workers at 19.0%. Other significant sectors include health care and social assistance at 12.4%, followed by retail trade at 9.0% and manufacturing at 8.8%.

Technicians and tradespeople make up the largest group of workers at 23.9%. Managers, professionals, and community and personal service workers each represent between 12% and 13% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | -21.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 67.3% | -0.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.7% | -3.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 19.0%, Health care & social assistance 12.4%, Retail trade 9.0%, Manufacturing 8.8%, Education & training 7.5%, Other services 5.7%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 4.8%, Professional & technical 4.6%, Accommodation & food 4.4%, Public administration & safety 4.1%, Administrative & support 3.2%, Wholesale trade 3.1%, Transport & warehousing 2.9%, Arts & recreation 1.3%, Finance & insurance 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Rental & real estate 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.7%, Mining 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 23.9%, Managers 13.3%, Professionals 12.7%, Community & personal service 12.3%, Clerical & administrative 11.9%, Labourers 10.3%, Sales workers 7.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3139/3139-vic/topic/employment