# Jobs & Industry — 3216, VIC

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

Area: 3216, VIC (Postcode)

Far fewer people hold full-time jobs in postcode 3216 than in most other areas, with only 54.3% of the workforce in these roles. While more adults are working or looking for work compared to the national average, the share of full-time employment has fallen since 2011.

About 63.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is around the middle for similar areas and has barely changed over the last decade.

The biggest employers in the area are health care and social assistance at 18.5%, followed by education and training at 11.7% and retail trade at 11.3%.

Professional roles are the most common occupation for 26.0% of workers, while community and personal service workers make up 13.6% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | -8.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 63.1% | +2.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 54.3% | -7.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 18.5%, Education & training 11.7%, Retail trade 11.3%, Construction 10.2%, Accommodation & food 7.3%, Professional & technical 6.4%, Public administration & safety 5.9%, Manufacturing 5.6%, Other services 3.1%, Transport & warehousing 3.1%, Finance & insurance 3.0%, Administrative & support 2.5%, Wholesale trade 2.4%, Arts & recreation 1.6%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Media & telecommunications 1.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.7%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 26.0%, Community & personal service 13.6%, Technicians & trades 13.4%, Managers 11.6%, Clerical & administrative 11.4%, Sales workers 9.5%, Labourers 8.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3216/3216-vic/topic/employment