# Jobs & Industry — 3683, VIC

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

Area: 3683, VIC (Postcode)

Fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3683 than in most other areas. Only 56.7% of adults are in the workforce, which is well below the national figure. This suggests a local economy where a smaller proportion of the adult population is active in the job market.

Working or looking for work has fallen to 56.7%, which is well below the Victorian rate of 62.4%. While the unemployment rate has dropped to 4.0% since 2011, full-time employment also fell by 2.5 points over that decade to reach 58.0%.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 17.5%. Other common industries include manufacturing at 11.9%, retail trade at 10.4%, and public administration and safety at 8.1%.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 17.8%. Professionals follow at 15.7%, while managers account for 13.0% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | -33.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 56.7% | -4.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.0% | -4.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 17.5%, Manufacturing 11.9%, Retail trade 10.4%, Public administration & safety 8.1%, Construction 7.7%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 6.9%, Education & training 6.7%, Transport & warehousing 5.6%, Accommodation & food 3.6%, Professional & technical 3.4%, Administrative & support 3.3%, Other services 3.1%, Wholesale trade 2.2%, Arts & recreation 1.2%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Finance & insurance 1.0%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 17.8%, Professionals 15.7%, Managers 13.0%, Community & personal service 11.9%, Labourers 10.5%, Clerical & administrative 10.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.7%, Sales workers 9.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3683/3683-vic/topic/employment