# Jobs & Industry — 3418, VIC

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

Area: 3418, VIC (Postcode)

A much lower unemployment rate of just 2.0% defines the workforce in postcode 3418, which is well below the national figure of 5.1%. While fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, those who are employed are far more likely to be in full-time roles.

Full-time employment is well above the Victorian average at 62.5%. However, the overall proportion of adults working or looking for work has fallen to 57.4% since 2011, which is well below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 31.0% of the workforce, followed by health care and social assistance at 19.2%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 26.2%, while labourers account for 19.4% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% | +6.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 57.4% | -3.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 62.5% | -1.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 31.0%, Health care & social assistance 19.2%, Education & training 7.3%, Manufacturing 6.7%, Construction 5.4%, Retail trade 5.3%, Transport & warehousing 4.7%, Public administration & safety 4.3%, Other services 3.0%, Administrative & support 2.0%, Accommodation & food 1.9%, Wholesale trade 1.7%, Professional & technical 1.0%, Rental & real estate 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.4%, Mining 0.2%, Electricity, gas & water 0.2%, Finance & insurance 0.2%, Arts & recreation 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 26.2%, Labourers 19.4%, Professionals 13.3%, Technicians & trades 10.7%, Community & personal service 8.5%, Clerical & administrative 8.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.2%, Sales workers 5.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3418/3418-vic/topic/employment