# Jobs & Industry — 3551, VIC

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

Area: 3551, VIC (Postcode)

A high proportion of adults in postcode 3551 are working or looking for work, with 67.4% active in the labour force. This is well above the national figure of 61.1%, though full-time employment has fallen slightly since 2011. The area maintains a low unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is a little below both the state and national averages.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, reaching 67.4%. While the unemployment rate is a little below the Victorian figure at 3.2%, full-time employment is a little below the state average at 57.0%.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 17.8%, followed by construction at 10.8% and retail trade at 9.5%. Education and training and manufacturing also employ around 7% to 9% of the workforce.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 22.2%. Other common roles include technicians and trades at 14.5%, managers at 13.2%, and clerical or administrative staff at 12.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | -10.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 67.4% | -3.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.0% | -4.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 17.8%, Construction 10.8%, Retail trade 9.5%, Education & training 9.3%, Manufacturing 7.5%, Public administration & safety 6.8%, Accommodation & food 5.4%, Professional & technical 4.4%, Finance & insurance 4.0%, Other services 3.7%, Transport & warehousing 3.4%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.8%, Mining 2.7%, Administrative & support 2.3%, Wholesale trade 1.8%, Arts & recreation 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Rental & real estate 0.9%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 22.2%, Technicians & trades 14.5%, Managers 13.2%, Clerical & administrative 12.8%, Community & personal service 12.0%, Labourers 9.2%, Sales workers 8.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3551/3551-vic/topic/employment