# Jobs & Industry — 3458, VIC

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

Area: 3458, VIC (Postcode)

A remarkably low unemployment rate of 2.0% defines the local job market in postcode 3458. While few people are out of work, the area has a smaller proportion of adults working or looking for work than most other regions. Full-time employment has also dipped slightly since 2011.

Only 53.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also much lower than most areas at 50.9%, falling 1.9 points since 2011.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 14.5%, followed by construction at 10.7% and professional and technical services at 10.1%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 28.0%, with managers accounting for 19.6% and technicians and trades representing 14.9% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% | -69.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 53.7% | -2.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 50.9% | -3.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.5%, Construction 10.7%, Professional & technical 10.1%, Education & training 9.8%, Public administration & safety 7.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 6.3%, Accommodation & food 6.3%, Manufacturing 6.1%, Retail trade 4.5%, Finance & insurance 3.4%, Transport & warehousing 3.0%, Arts & recreation 3.0%, Other services 2.5%, Administrative & support 2.4%, Wholesale trade 1.4%, Media & telecommunications 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Mining 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 28.0%, Managers 19.6%, Technicians & trades 14.9%, Community & personal service 10.8%, Clerical & administrative 9.5%, Labourers 8.4%, Sales workers 3.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3458/3458-vic/topic/employment