# Jobs & Industry — 3175, VIC

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

Area: 3175, VIC (Postcode)

A high unemployment rate of 8.4% marks the local job market in postcode 3175, which is well above the national figure. While the proportion of full-time workers is typical for Australia, far fewer adults here are working or looking for work compared to other areas.

Only 52.3% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure well below both the state and national averages. This is mirrored by an unemployment rate of 8.4%, which is among the highest for similar areas despite falling slightly since 2011.

The local workforce is spread across several sectors, with health care and social assistance being the most common industry at 13.9%, followed closely by manufacturing at 13.5%.

Technicians and trades workers are the most common occupation group at 17.6%, with labourers and professionals also making up significant shares at 15.9% and 14.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 8.4% | -10.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 52.3% | +2.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.9% | -6.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 13.9%, Manufacturing 13.5%, Construction 11.3%, Retail trade 9.2%, Transport & warehousing 6.1%, Accommodation & food 5.8%, Education & training 5.3%, Professional & technical 4.8%, Administrative & support 4.3%, Other services 3.8%, Wholesale trade 3.5%, Public administration & safety 3.2%, Finance & insurance 2.4%, Media & telecommunications 1.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.0%, Rental & real estate 1.0%, Arts & recreation 0.8%, Electricity, gas & water 0.8%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 17.6%, Labourers 15.9%, Professionals 14.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 12.7%, Community & personal service 11.1%, Clerical & administrative 10.6%, Sales workers 7.6%, Managers 7.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3175/3175-vic/topic/employment