# Jobs & Industry — 3659, VIC

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

Area: 3659, VIC (Postcode)

More people hold full-time roles in postcode 3659 than in most similar areas. The local workforce is stable, with 61.2% of people employed full-time and an unemployment rate of 4.0% that is a little below the national figure.

About 62.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is around the middle for its level. This is slightly higher than the national figure, while the unemployment rate has fallen 1.1 points since 2011.

Construction is the most common industry for local workers at 16.0%. Other significant sectors include health care and social assistance at 11.8%, and public administration and safety alongside education and training, both at 9.2%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 18.6%, followed closely by technicians and trades at 18.1%. Managers account for 15.2% of the workforce, while clerical and administrative roles sit at 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | -21.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 62.1% | -2.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.2% | -0.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 16.0%, Health care & social assistance 11.8%, Public administration & safety 9.2%, Education & training 9.2%, Manufacturing 8.1%, Transport & warehousing 6.6%, Professional & technical 6.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 6.3%, Accommodation & food 5.8%, Other services 3.7%, Retail trade 3.4%, Media & telecommunications 2.4%, Mining 1.8%, Finance & insurance 1.8%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Rental & real estate 1.3%, Wholesale trade 1.0%, Administrative & support 1.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 18.6%, Technicians & trades 18.1%, Managers 15.2%, Clerical & administrative 12.3%, Community & personal service 11.8%, Labourers 9.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.2%, Sales workers 4.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3659/3659-vic/topic/employment