# Jobs & Industry — 3141, VIC

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

Area: 3141, VIC (Postcode)

Nearly 20% of the workforce in postcode 3141 is employed in professional and technical industries. This is a highly active employment hub where 72.9% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far above the national average.

Full-time employment is very common here at 70.2%, which is far above the Victorian figure of 59.2%. While the proportion of adults working or looking for work rose 4.0 points since 2011, the unemployment rate has stayed steady at around 4.0%.

The local economy is led by professional and technical services at 19.8%, followed by health care and social assistance at 12.2%. Retail trade, education, and finance each make up about 8% of the workforce.

Professional roles dominate the local job market at 45.6%, with managers making up another 18.9%. Clerical and administrative staff account for 10.8% of workers, while community services and sales roles each represent around 7%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | -10.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 72.9% | +5.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 70.2% | -4.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 19.8%, Health care & social assistance 12.2%, Retail trade 8.0%, Education & training 8.0%, Finance & insurance 7.9%, Accommodation & food 6.5%, Public administration & safety 5.0%, Construction 4.7%, Administrative & support 3.3%, Manufacturing 3.2%, Media & telecommunications 3.1%, Arts & recreation 2.8%, Rental & real estate 2.7%, Other services 2.5%, Wholesale trade 2.4%, Transport & warehousing 2.0%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%, Mining 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 45.6%, Managers 18.9%, Clerical & administrative 10.8%, Community & personal service 7.1%, Sales workers 6.8%, Technicians & trades 5.2%, Labourers 2.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 1.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3141/3141-vic/topic/employment