# Jobs & Industry — 3179, VIC

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

Area: 3179, VIC (Postcode)

A much higher share of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3179 than in most other areas, with 65.8% in the labour force. This workforce is largely employed full-time, though this figure has dropped by 4.8 points since 2011.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is 65.8%, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment sits at 60.1%, while the unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about the same as across Victoria and Australia.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 14.6%. Other significant employers include retail trade at 9.6%, manufacturing at 9.4%, and construction at 9.0%.

Professional roles are the most common occupation at 23.2%. Other common jobs include technicians and trades at 14.0%, clerical and administrative work at 13.2%, and managers at 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | +8.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 65.8% | -4.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.1% | -7.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.6%, Retail trade 9.6%, Manufacturing 9.4%, Construction 9.0%, Education & training 8.2%, Professional & technical 8.0%, Accommodation & food 5.8%, Transport & warehousing 4.6%, Wholesale trade 4.2%, Public administration & safety 4.1%, Finance & insurance 4.0%, Administrative & support 3.9%, Other services 3.4%, Arts & recreation 1.5%, Media & telecommunications 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Rental & real estate 0.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.5%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 23.2%, Technicians & trades 14.0%, Clerical & administrative 13.2%, Managers 12.3%, Community & personal service 10.8%, Sales workers 9.6%, Labourers 9.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3179/3179-vic/topic/employment