# Jobs & Industry — 3142, VIC

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

Area: 3142, VIC (Postcode)

A striking 40.5% of workers in postcode 3142 are professionals, making it a highly skilled hub. Most residents who work are in full-time roles, and the area maintains a low unemployment rate of 3.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 61.7%, though this has fallen 3.0 points since 2011. Around 59.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is slightly below the national figure of 61.1%.

Professional and technical services are the most common industry at 17.1%, followed by health care and social assistance at 15.1%. Finance and insurance also make up a significant 9.5% of the local workforce.

Managerial roles are common here, with 24.1% of people working as managers. This high level of professional and managerial work is reflected in the 40.5% who hold professional occupations.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | -10.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.5% | +0.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.7% | -4.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 17.1%, Health care & social assistance 15.1%, Finance & insurance 9.5%, Retail trade 8.8%, Education & training 7.3%, Accommodation & food 5.1%, Rental & real estate 5.1%, Construction 4.8%, Wholesale trade 3.5%, Public administration & safety 3.3%, Manufacturing 2.8%, Administrative & support 2.5%, Media & telecommunications 2.4%, Other services 2.3%, Arts & recreation 2.0%, Transport & warehousing 1.7%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.7%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%, Mining 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 40.5%, Managers 24.1%, Clerical & administrative 11.4%, Sales workers 8.1%, Community & personal service 6.2%, Technicians & trades 4.0%, Labourers 2.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 0.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3142/3142-vic/topic/employment