# Jobs & Industry — 3140, VIC

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

Area: 3140, VIC (Postcode)

Well above the national figure, 64.6% of adults in postcode 3140 are working or looking for work. This workforce is largely stable, with an unemployment rate of 3.4% that is a little below the Victorian and Australian figures. Most residents are employed full-time, though this has fallen slightly since 2011.

A little more than 64% of adults here are in the workforce, which is higher than most other areas. While full-time employment sits around the middle for similar areas at 59.4%, the unemployment rate remains low and has barely changed over the last decade.

Construction is the biggest employer in the area, making up 15.0% of jobs. Other major industries include health care and social assistance at 13.6%, followed by retail trade at 9.7% and education at 9.0%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 18.1%, closely followed by technicians and trades at 17.5%. Clerical and administrative roles account for 14.5%, while managers and community service workers each make up 12.7% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | -12.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.6% | -3.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.4% | -4.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 15.0%, Health care & social assistance 13.6%, Retail trade 9.7%, Education & training 9.0%, Manufacturing 8.8%, Professional & technical 6.2%, Public administration & safety 5.5%, Accommodation & food 5.1%, Other services 4.5%, Wholesale trade 3.5%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Transport & warehousing 2.8%, Finance & insurance 2.5%, Arts & recreation 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.2%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Media & telecommunications 1.1%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 18.1%, Technicians & trades 17.5%, Clerical & administrative 14.5%, Community & personal service 12.7%, Managers 12.7%, Labourers 9.2%, Sales workers 8.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3140/3140-vic/topic/employment