# Jobs & Industry — 3500, VIC

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

Area: 3500, VIC (Postcode)

Fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3500 compared to most other areas. While the unemployment rate is 5.9% and much higher than most areas, it has fallen since 2011. This mix of job activity creates a distinct employment landscape for the region.

Only 55.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. Around 59.2% of the workforce is employed full-time, a figure that has fallen slightly since 2011.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 17.3%, followed by retail trade at 11.1%. Other common sectors include education and training at 8.6% and agriculture, forestry and fishing at 8.2%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 18.4%. Labourers (15.2%) and community and personal service workers (13.2%) are also common roles in the area.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | -21.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 55.6% | +1.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.2% | -3.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 17.3%, Retail trade 11.1%, Education & training 8.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 8.2%, Accommodation & food 7.7%, Construction 7.1%, Public administration & safety 5.7%, Manufacturing 5.4%, Administrative & support 4.3%, Transport & warehousing 3.9%, Professional & technical 3.9%, Other services 3.4%, Wholesale trade 2.7%, Finance & insurance 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Arts & recreation 0.9%, Mining 0.9%, Media & telecommunications 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 18.4%, Labourers 15.2%, Community & personal service 13.2%, Technicians & trades 12.7%, Managers 11.5%, Clerical & administrative 10.4%, Sales workers 9.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3500/3500-vic/topic/employment