# Jobs & Industry — 3498, VIC

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

Area: 3498, VIC (Postcode)

A strong employment rate defines daily life in postcode 3498, where 62.8% of adults are working or looking for work. This is higher than most similar areas, with a very low unemployment rate of 3.3% helping to keep the local workforce stable.

Full-time work is common here, with 59.9% of the workforce in full-time roles, a figure that has barely changed since 2011. This is higher than most areas, though it sits about the same as the Victorian and national figures.

Work is spread across several sectors, led by health care and social assistance at 12.0%. Agriculture, forestry and fishing follow closely at 11.4%, while construction and retail trade each account for 11.0% of jobs.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 16.5%, followed by technicians and trades at 15.7%. Professionals account for 14.7% of the local workforce, with clerical and administrative roles at 12.0%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | -17.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 62.8% | -0.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.9% | -0.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 12.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 11.4%, Construction 11.0%, Retail trade 11.0%, Education & training 9.2%, Manufacturing 5.6%, Transport & warehousing 4.7%, Accommodation & food 4.6%, Other services 4.5%, Public administration & safety 4.4%, Professional & technical 3.5%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Wholesale trade 3.0%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Finance & insurance 1.3%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Mining 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%, Arts & recreation 0.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 16.5%, Technicians & trades 15.7%, Professionals 14.7%, Clerical & administrative 12.0%, Community & personal service 11.2%, Sales workers 10.8%, Labourers 10.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3498/3498-vic/topic/employment