# Jobs & Industry — 3658, VIC

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

Area: 3658, VIC (Postcode)

A slightly lower proportion of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3658 compared to the state and national figures. While 60% of adults are active in the labour force, the area is heavily driven by the construction industry and trade-based roles.

About 60% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the Victorian figure of 62.4%. While the unemployment rate of 4.8% is higher than most areas, full-time employment has fallen by 3.9 percentage points since 2011.

Construction is the biggest employer in the area, accounting for 16% of the workforce. Other major industries include health care and social assistance at 11.6% and manufacturing at 10.4%.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 18.3%. Professionals and labourers also represent significant portions of the workforce, at 13.9% and 13.4% respectively.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | +0.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.0% | +3.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.1% | -6.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 16.0%, Health care & social assistance 11.6%, Manufacturing 10.4%, Public administration & safety 8.8%, Retail trade 8.1%, Education & training 6.6%, Transport & warehousing 6.5%, Accommodation & food 4.2%, Other services 4.2%, Professional & technical 3.6%, Administrative & support 3.4%, Wholesale trade 2.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.8%, Finance & insurance 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Mining 0.8%, Rental & real estate 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 18.3%, Professionals 13.9%, Labourers 13.4%, Managers 11.4%, Clerical & administrative 11.2%, Community & personal service 11.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.8%, Sales workers 7.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3658/3658-vic/topic/employment