# Jobs & Industry — 3350, VIC

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

Area: 3350, VIC (Postcode)

Fewer people work full-time in postcode 3350 than in most similar areas. While about 62% of adults are working or looking for work, the share of full-time roles has fallen by 2.8 percentage points since 2011. This creates a local job market where a significant number of residents rely on part-time or casual work.

Full-time employment is well below the Victorian figure of 59.2%, sitting at 56%. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is higher than most similar areas but about the same as the national figure.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 20.1%, followed by education and training at 12%. Retail trade and construction also make up significant shares at 9.7% and 8.7% respectively.

Professional roles are the most common occupation for 26.6% of workers. Community and personal service workers make up 13.6% of the workforce, while technicians and trades account for 12.5%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | -20.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 62.0% | +0.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 56.0% | -4.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 20.1%, Education & training 12.0%, Retail trade 9.7%, Construction 8.7%, Accommodation & food 7.6%, Public administration & safety 6.7%, Manufacturing 6.4%, Professional & technical 6.1%, Other services 3.1%, Transport & warehousing 2.9%, Administrative & support 2.5%, Arts & recreation 2.0%, Finance & insurance 2.0%, Wholesale trade 1.7%, Media & telecommunications 1.6%, Rental & real estate 1.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Mining 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 26.6%, Community & personal service 13.6%, Technicians & trades 12.5%, Clerical & administrative 12.3%, Managers 12.0%, Sales workers 9.0%, Labourers 8.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3350/3350-vic/topic/employment