# Jobs & Industry — 3180, VIC

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

Area: 3180, VIC (Postcode)

More than 60% of the workforce in postcode 3180 are employed full-time, which is higher than most similar areas. This creates a strong employment profile where 62.4% of adults are working or looking for work, though this figure has dipped slightly since 2011.

Full-time employment sits at 61.4%, a little above the national figure of 58.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about the same as the state and national figures and has barely changed over the last decade.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 14.5%. Other major industries include construction (10.1%), retail trade (10.0%), education and training (9.1%), and manufacturing (8.6%).

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 24.6%. This is followed by clerical and administrative staff at 14.8%, technicians and trades at 13.7%, and managers at 12.4%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | -10.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 62.4% | -3.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.4% | -4.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.5%, Construction 10.1%, Retail trade 10.0%, Education & training 9.1%, Manufacturing 8.6%, Professional & technical 8.6%, Accommodation & food 5.6%, Wholesale trade 4.6%, Public administration & safety 4.3%, Other services 4.0%, Finance & insurance 4.0%, Administrative & support 3.0%, Transport & warehousing 2.8%, Media & telecommunications 1.8%, Rental & real estate 1.4%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 0.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.3%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 24.6%, Clerical & administrative 14.8%, Technicians & trades 13.7%, Managers 12.4%, Community & personal service 10.9%, Sales workers 8.8%, Labourers 7.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3180/3180-vic/topic/employment