# Jobs & Industry — 3431, VIC

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

Area: 3431, VIC (Postcode)

A much higher share of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3431 compared to most other areas. This active workforce is paired with a very low unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is well below the national figure. Most of the local workforce is employed full-time, reflecting a steady employment market.

About 66.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the 61.1% national figure. This is a strong result, especially as the unemployment rate is much lower than most areas at just 3.1%.

Construction is the biggest employer at 14.7%, followed by health care and social assistance at 11.4% and education and training at 10.2%.

Professional roles are the most common occupation at 22.2%, while technicians and trades make up 18.3% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | +13.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 66.5% | -7.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.4% | -3.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 14.7%, Health care & social assistance 11.4%, Education & training 10.2%, Public administration & safety 8.5%, Professional & technical 7.6%, Retail trade 6.9%, Transport & warehousing 6.7%, Manufacturing 6.2%, Accommodation & food 4.0%, Other services 4.0%, Finance & insurance 3.1%, Wholesale trade 2.4%, Administrative & support 2.3%, Arts & recreation 2.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.8%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 22.2%, Technicians & trades 18.3%, Clerical & administrative 14.5%, Managers 13.6%, Community & personal service 11.2%, Sales workers 6.6%, Labourers 6.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3431/3431-vic/topic/employment