# Jobs & Industry — 3521, VIC

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

Area: 3521, VIC (Postcode)

Fewer people are without work in postcode 3521 than in most similar areas. An unemployment rate of just 3.1% is a standout figure for the region, marking a significant drop from 6.3% in 2011. This creates a strong local job market where more adults are working or looking for work than the national average.

About 62.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. While full-time employment fell to 57.6% since 2011, the overall unemployment rate has fallen by 3.2 percentage points over that decade.

Construction is the biggest employer in the area, with 17.5% of the workforce in this field. Other major industries include manufacturing at 9.8%, health care and social assistance at 8.5%, and agriculture, forestry and fishing at 7.2%.

Technicians and tradespeople make up the largest group of workers at 20.2%. Managers follow at 17.0%, while clerical and administrative roles account for 12.7% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | -50.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 62.6% | +5.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.6% | -7.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 17.5%, Manufacturing 9.8%, Health care & social assistance 8.5%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 7.2%, Transport & warehousing 6.9%, Public administration & safety 6.9%, Accommodation & food 6.6%, Retail trade 6.4%, Education & training 6.4%, Professional & technical 4.0%, Wholesale trade 2.4%, Administrative & support 2.1%, Arts & recreation 2.1%, Media & telecommunications 1.9%, Other services 1.9%, Rental & real estate 1.3%, Mining 0.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 20.2%, Managers 17.0%, Clerical & administrative 12.7%, Community & personal service 10.6%, Professionals 10.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.3%, Labourers 10.1%, Sales workers 5.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3521/3521-vic/topic/employment