# Jobs & Industry — 3165, VIC

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

Area: 3165, VIC (Postcode)

Far more adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3165 than in most similar areas. About 67.2% of adults are active in the labour force, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%. This creates a strong employment profile for the area.

A little over 61% of the workforce is employed full-time, a figure slightly higher than the Victorian average. While the number of people working or looking for work rose by 3.8 points since 2011, the unemployment rate has barely changed and sits at 4.1%.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry at 13.2%, followed by professional and technical services at 12%. Retail trade and education and training also employ significant portions of the local workforce.

Professional roles are the most common occupation at 30.7%, with managers making up another 17.8%. Clerical and administrative staff account for 13.9% of workers, while technicians and tradespeople make up 10.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | -8.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 67.2% | +6.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.1% | -2.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 13.2%, Professional & technical 12.0%, Retail trade 10.1%, Education & training 9.9%, Construction 8.6%, Finance & insurance 6.6%, Manufacturing 5.6%, Accommodation & food 5.4%, Public administration & safety 4.7%, Transport & warehousing 3.4%, Wholesale trade 3.3%, Other services 3.3%, Administrative & support 2.8%, Media & telecommunications 2.1%, Arts & recreation 1.9%, Rental & real estate 1.9%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.2%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 30.7%, Managers 17.8%, Clerical & administrative 13.9%, Technicians & trades 10.2%, Sales workers 9.2%, Community & personal service 9.1%, Labourers 4.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3165/3165-vic/topic/employment