# Jobs & Industry — 3338, VIC

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

Area: 3338, VIC (Postcode)

A higher number of full-time workers than most similar areas defines the job market in postcode 3338. While 62.3% of people work full-time, the area also faces a struggle with unemployment, which is among the highest for its level.

Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 62.3%, though this has fallen since 2011. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate is 7.8%, which is a little above both Victoria and Australia.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry at 12.7%, followed closely by transport and warehousing at 12.0% and construction at 10.7%.

Machinery operators and drivers make up the largest group of workers at 14.7%, with professionals and technicians and trades also representing significant portions of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8% | +3.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 61.2% | +1.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 62.3% | -4.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 12.7%, Transport & warehousing 12.0%, Construction 10.7%, Retail trade 10.0%, Education & training 7.3%, Manufacturing 7.2%, Public administration & safety 5.7%, Accommodation & food 5.6%, Professional & technical 4.4%, Administrative & support 3.7%, Other services 3.6%, Finance & insurance 3.1%, Wholesale trade 2.8%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Media & telecommunications 1.3%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.6%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Machinery operators & drivers 14.7%, Professionals 14.5%, Technicians & trades 13.9%, Community & personal service 13.9%, Clerical & administrative 13.0%, Labourers 10.9%, Sales workers 8.5%, Managers 8.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3338/3338-vic/topic/employment