# Jobs & Industry — 3423, VIC

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

Area: 3423, VIC (Postcode)

Finding steady work is a significant challenge for many in postcode 3423. Only 41.2% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average. This is coupled with an unemployment rate of 11.1%, which is among the highest for areas of this type.

The unemployment rate has risen 6.6 points since 2011 to reach 11.1%, well above the national figure of 5.1%. Full-time employment has also dropped, with only 55.8% of people in these roles, which is well below the Victorian average.

Health care and social assistance is the largest employer at 25.3%, followed closely by agriculture, forestry and fishing at 24.0%. Other common industries include public administration and safety at 6.5% and retail trade at 5.8%.

A large proportion of the workforce are managers at 26.6%, while professionals make up 14.3%. Other common roles include community and personal service workers at 13.0%, technicians and trades at 12.3%, and labourers at 11.7%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 11.1% | +147.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 41.2% | -4.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 55.8% | -13.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 25.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 24.0%, Public administration & safety 6.5%, Retail trade 5.8%, Construction 3.9%, Transport & warehousing 3.9%, Professional & technical 3.9%, Manufacturing 2.6%, Finance & insurance 2.6%, Arts & recreation 2.6%, Education & training 1.9%, Other services 1.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 26.6%, Professionals 14.3%, Community & personal service 13.0%, Technicians & trades 12.3%, Labourers 11.7%, Clerical & administrative 7.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.8%, Sales workers 4.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3423/3423-vic/topic/employment