# Jobs & Industry — 3178, VIC

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

Area: 3178, VIC (Postcode)

Health care and social assistance is the most common employer in postcode 3178, where 12.6% of workers are in this field. The area has a strong workforce, with a much higher proportion of adults working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is also well above the national figure.

About 68.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also higher than most areas at 61.9%, though this has fallen slightly since 2011.

The local workforce is spread across several key sectors, with health care and social assistance (12.6%) and retail trade (11.8%) being the largest. Construction and manufacturing follow closely at 10.2% and 9.7%.

Professional roles are the most common, making up 23.2% of jobs. Other frequent occupations include clerical and administrative work at 15.3%, while managers, technicians, and trades workers each account for around 14%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | -0.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 68.0% | -3.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.9% | -3.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 12.6%, Retail trade 11.8%, Construction 10.2%, Manufacturing 9.7%, Education & training 8.6%, Professional & technical 7.7%, Accommodation & food 5.1%, Wholesale trade 5.0%, Finance & insurance 4.2%, Public administration & safety 4.1%, Other services 4.0%, Transport & warehousing 3.7%, Administrative & support 2.8%, Media & telecommunications 1.7%, Rental & real estate 1.4%, Arts & recreation 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.2%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 23.2%, Clerical & administrative 15.3%, Managers 14.3%, Technicians & trades 14.0%, Sales workers 10.1%, Community & personal service 9.1%, Labourers 7.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3178/3178-vic/topic/employment