# Jobs & Industry — 3585, VIC

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

Area: 3585, VIC (Postcode)

A much lower unemployment rate than most similar areas defines the workforce in postcode 3585. While 59.9% of adults are working or looking for work, those who are employed tend to be in full-time roles more often than the national figure.

The unemployment rate is just 3.0%, which is a little below the national figure of 5.1%. Full-time employment is also a little above the Australian average at 60.2%, though this has fallen 2.7 percentage points since 2011.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 15.6%, followed by retail trade at 9.8% and agriculture, forestry and fishing at 9.7%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 17.1%, while labourers (14.7%), managers (14.2%), and technicians and trades (13.7%) also represent significant shares of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | -31.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.9% | +1.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.2% | -4.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.6%, Retail trade 9.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 9.7%, Education & training 9.2%, Construction 8.7%, Manufacturing 8.2%, Accommodation & food 7.3%, Public administration & safety 4.8%, Transport & warehousing 4.0%, Other services 4.0%, Professional & technical 3.3%, Wholesale trade 3.3%, Administrative & support 2.4%, Finance & insurance 1.6%, Arts & recreation 1.0%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Rental & real estate 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 17.1%, Labourers 14.7%, Managers 14.2%, Technicians & trades 13.7%, Community & personal service 12.8%, Clerical & administrative 11.2%, Sales workers 9.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3585/3585-vic/topic/employment