# Jobs & Industry — 3616, VIC

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

Area: 3616, VIC (Postcode)

Fewer people are working or looking for work in postcode 3616 compared to other areas. While the unemployment rate is a low 3.4%, the proportion of adults in the workforce has fallen since 2011. Most residents find employment in health care, manufacturing, or farming.

Only 57.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. However, those who are employed face a low unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is a little below the Victorian average.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 13.9%, followed closely by manufacturing at 13.1% and agriculture, forestry and fishing at 12.9%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 16.8%, while professionals and labourers also feature strongly at 15.5% and 15.1% respectively.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | -27.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 57.6% | -2.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.2% | -5.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 13.9%, Manufacturing 13.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 12.9%, Retail trade 8.2%, Construction 8.0%, Education & training 7.5%, Accommodation & food 4.7%, Electricity, gas & water 4.6%, Public administration & safety 4.3%, Other services 4.1%, Transport & warehousing 4.0%, Professional & technical 3.9%, Administrative & support 2.4%, Wholesale trade 1.6%, Finance & insurance 1.0%, Rental & real estate 1.0%, Arts & recreation 1.0%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 16.8%, Professionals 15.5%, Labourers 15.1%, Technicians & trades 13.8%, Community & personal service 11.1%, Clerical & administrative 11.1%, Sales workers 8.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3616/3616-vic/topic/employment