# Jobs & Industry — 3174, VIC

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

Area: 3174, VIC (Postcode)

Full-time employment in postcode 3174 has dropped by 6.2 percentage points since 2011. While more adults are now working or looking for work, the area faces a higher unemployment rate than most similar places. Today, 7.1% of the workforce is unemployed, which is a little above the national figure.

Only 56.4% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure well below the Victoria and Australia averages. Full-time employment stands at 57.8%, which is slightly lower than the state and national levels.

Manufacturing is the biggest employer in the area at 14.4%, followed closely by health care and social assistance at 13.6%. Retail trade also employs a significant 9.0% of the workforce.

Labourers make up the largest group of workers at 18.8%. Professionals follow at 15.1%, with technicians and tradespeople accounting for 13.5% of roles.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1% | -21.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 56.4% | +4.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.8% | -9.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Manufacturing 14.4%, Health care & social assistance 13.6%, Retail trade 9.0%, Construction 7.3%, Accommodation & food 6.5%, Transport & warehousing 6.2%, Education & training 5.4%, Professional & technical 5.2%, Other services 4.6%, Administrative & support 4.2%, Public administration & safety 3.2%, Wholesale trade 3.1%, Finance & insurance 3.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.0%, Media & telecommunications 1.0%, Arts & recreation 0.9%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Rental & real estate 0.8%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 18.8%, Professionals 15.1%, Technicians & trades 13.5%, Community & personal service 12.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 12.7%, Clerical & administrative 10.2%, Sales workers 7.2%, Managers 6.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3174/3174-vic/topic/employment