# Jobs & Industry — 3460, VIC

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

Area: 3460, VIC (Postcode)

Accommodation and food services are the top employers in postcode 3460, where 18.7% of workers find employment. This region has a smaller proportion of people working or looking for work compared to most areas, with fewer than half of adults in the workforce.

Only 49.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also far below the state average, sitting at 47.6% and falling slightly since 2011.

Local employment is led by accommodation and food services at 18.7%, followed by health care and social assistance at 15.1%. Other notable sectors include retail trade and professional services, both at 7.6%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 22.8%, while managers account for 16.7%. Technicians and trades people follow at 14.9%, with community and personal service workers at 13.4%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | -26.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 49.5% | -8.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 47.6% | -2.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Accommodation & food 18.7%, Health care & social assistance 15.1%, Retail trade 7.6%, Professional & technical 7.6%, Construction 7.5%, Education & training 7.4%, Public administration & safety 6.3%, Administrative & support 4.5%, Manufacturing 3.7%, Transport & warehousing 3.1%, Other services 3.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.2%, Arts & recreation 2.2%, Wholesale trade 1.9%, Finance & insurance 1.8%, Media & telecommunications 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 22.8%, Managers 16.7%, Technicians & trades 14.9%, Community & personal service 13.4%, Labourers 10.4%, Clerical & administrative 10.3%, Sales workers 7.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3460/3460-vic/topic/employment