# Jobs & Industry — 3285, VIC

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

Area: 3285, VIC (Postcode)

A tiny unemployment rate of just 0.9% sets postcode 3285 apart from the rest of the country. While most Australians face a 5.1% jobless rate, nearly everyone here who wants a job has one. This stability is mirrored in a rising trend of full-time employment.

Full-time work has grown to 61.2% since 2011, which is a little above the national figure. Meanwhile, the number of adults working or looking for work has fallen by 4.7 percentage points over the last decade to 61.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main employer here, making up 26.3% of the workforce. Other common industries include health care and social assistance at 13.6%, followed by manufacturing and construction at 8.2% each.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 28.2%, followed by professionals at 17.4%. Technicians and tradespeople account for 12.3% of jobs, while labourers make up 11.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.9% | -70.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 61.7% | -7.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.2% | +8.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 26.3%, Health care & social assistance 13.6%, Manufacturing 8.2%, Construction 8.2%, Education & training 7.3%, Public administration & safety 5.5%, Retail trade 5.2%, Accommodation & food 4.4%, Professional & technical 3.9%, Transport & warehousing 3.8%, Other services 3.0%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Rental & real estate 1.3%, Administrative & support 1.3%, Wholesale trade 1.1%, Arts & recreation 0.9%, Finance & insurance 0.8%, Mining 0.6%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 28.2%, Professionals 17.4%, Technicians & trades 12.3%, Labourers 11.8%, Community & personal service 8.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.0%, Clerical & administrative 7.6%, Sales workers 5.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3285/3285-vic/topic/employment