# Jobs & Industry — 3228, VIC

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

Area: 3228, VIC (Postcode)

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for workers in postcode 3228, making up 14.3% of the local workforce. The area has a very active job market, with 66.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Most of these residents find steady employment, as the unemployment rate is much lower than in most other similar areas.

While 66.5% of adults are working or looking for work, those in full-time roles make up 56.2% of the population, which is a little below the Victorian average. The local unemployment rate is only 3.1%, which is a little below the national figure of 5.1%.

Health care and social assistance is the top employer at 14.3%, followed by construction at 12.6% and education and training at 11.4%. Retail trade and professional services also make up a significant portion of the local workforce.

Professionals are the most common job type at 30.1%, while managers make up 17.2%. Other common roles include technicians and trades at 12.9% and community and personal service workers at 11.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | -18.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 66.5% | -0.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 56.2% | -3.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.3%, Construction 12.6%, Education & training 11.4%, Retail trade 9.3%, Professional & technical 8.6%, Public administration & safety 7.2%, Accommodation & food 7.0%, Manufacturing 4.6%, Finance & insurance 3.4%, Other services 3.1%, Wholesale trade 2.6%, Administrative & support 2.5%, Arts & recreation 2.4%, Transport & warehousing 2.4%, Rental & real estate 1.6%, Media & telecommunications 1.2%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.1%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 30.1%, Managers 17.2%, Technicians & trades 12.9%, Community & personal service 11.6%, Clerical & administrative 10.6%, Sales workers 8.0%, Labourers 6.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3228/3228-vic/topic/employment