# Jobs & Industry — 3146, VIC

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

Area: 3146, VIC (Postcode)

A much higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3146 compared to the rest of the country. This active workforce is anchored by a strong professional sector, with 40.2% of workers in professional roles and 60.6% in full-time employment.

Around 68.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, slightly lower than both Victoria and Australia.

Professional and technical services are the biggest employer at 16.2%, followed closely by health care and social assistance at 15.2% and education at 9.9%.

The workforce is dominated by high-level roles, with professionals making up 40.2% of workers and managers accounting for another 20.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | -5.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 68.5% | +1.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.6% | -3.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 16.2%, Health care & social assistance 15.2%, Education & training 9.9%, Retail trade 8.9%, Finance & insurance 7.8%, Accommodation & food 5.2%, Construction 5.2%, Public administration & safety 4.7%, Manufacturing 4.1%, Wholesale trade 3.1%, Other services 2.6%, Administrative & support 2.5%, Rental & real estate 2.4%, Arts & recreation 2.3%, Media & telecommunications 2.3%, Transport & warehousing 2.2%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.5%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 40.2%, Managers 20.8%, Clerical & administrative 12.0%, Sales workers 7.9%, Community & personal service 7.6%, Technicians & trades 5.6%, Labourers 3.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 1.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3146/3146-vic/topic/employment