# Jobs & Industry — 3351, VIC

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

Area: 3351, VIC (Postcode)

Daily life in postcode 3351 is marked by a strong drive to work and a very low unemployment rate of 3.5%. More adults here are working or looking for work compared to most other areas. While full-time employment has dipped slightly over the last decade, the local job market remains healthy and active.

About 62.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. This strong participation is paired with an unemployment rate that has fallen 1.9 percentage points since 2011 to reach 3.5%, which is lower than most areas.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry here, employing 15.7% of the workforce. Construction follows at 12.7%, with manufacturing, retail trade, and agriculture also making up significant portions of local employment.

Technicians and trades workers are the most common occupation at 18.1%. Other major roles include professionals at 14.9% and managers at 14.3%, while community service workers and labourers each make up around 12% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | -35.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 62.8% | +0.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.6% | -5.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.7%, Construction 12.7%, Manufacturing 8.8%, Retail trade 8.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 7.9%, Education & training 7.8%, Accommodation & food 5.4%, Public administration & safety 5.0%, Transport & warehousing 4.4%, Other services 4.1%, Professional & technical 3.7%, Administrative & support 2.5%, Wholesale trade 2.3%, Arts & recreation 1.5%, Finance & insurance 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Mining 1.0%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%, Rental & real estate 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 18.1%, Professionals 14.9%, Managers 14.3%, Community & personal service 12.0%, Labourers 11.7%, Clerical & administrative 10.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.1%, Sales workers 8.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3351/3351-vic/topic/employment