# Jobs & Industry — 3401, VIC

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

Area: 3401, VIC (Postcode)

A tiny unemployment rate of just 1.4% marks the workforce in postcode 3401 as exceptionally stable. This area sees far more adults working or looking for work than the national average, with a strong focus on agricultural and managerial roles.

Working or looking for work is common here, with 68.9% of adults active in the labour force, which is well above the 61.1% national figure. Full-time employment sits at 59.8%, a figure that has barely changed since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest employer at 20.8%, followed by health care and social assistance at 14.1% and construction at 9.7%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 24.3%, while technicians and trades people account for 15.0% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4% | -22.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 68.9% | -1.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.8% | -0.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 20.8%, Health care & social assistance 14.1%, Construction 9.7%, Retail trade 7.4%, Education & training 7.2%, Public administration & safety 4.7%, Accommodation & food 4.4%, Other services 4.1%, Transport & warehousing 4.1%, Professional & technical 4.0%, Manufacturing 4.0%, Wholesale trade 3.2%, Administrative & support 2.0%, Electricity, gas & water 1.9%, Finance & insurance 1.7%, Arts & recreation 1.3%, Mining 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.7%, Rental & real estate 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 24.3%, Technicians & trades 15.0%, Professionals 13.7%, Clerical & administrative 12.2%, Labourers 9.6%, Community & personal service 9.3%, Sales workers 7.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3401/3401-vic/topic/employment