# Jobs & Industry — 3227, VIC

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

Area: 3227, VIC (Postcode)

Only 51% of the workforce in postcode 3227 are employed full-time, a figure well below the national average. This reflects a broader trend where both the number of full-time roles and the overall proportion of adults working or looking for work have fallen since 2011.

The unemployment rate is a low 2.5%, which is much lower than most areas. However, fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state, with only 58.7% participating in the labour force.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 15.3%, followed by construction at 11.5% and education and training at 10.3%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 31.5%, while 20% of the workforce are managers. Technicians and trades people account for another 11.8% of roles.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | -34.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 58.7% | -6.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 51.0% | -12.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.3%, Construction 11.5%, Education & training 10.3%, Professional & technical 9.8%, Accommodation & food 7.2%, Retail trade 7.2%, Public administration & safety 6.1%, Manufacturing 4.3%, Finance & insurance 4.3%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Other services 2.8%, Arts & recreation 2.5%, Rental & real estate 2.5%, Transport & warehousing 2.4%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.2%, Wholesale trade 2.2%, Media & telecommunications 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Mining 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 31.5%, Managers 20.0%, Technicians & trades 11.8%, Clerical & administrative 10.8%, Community & personal service 9.7%, Sales workers 7.7%, Labourers 4.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 1.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3227/3227-vic/topic/employment