# Jobs & Industry — 3722, VIC

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

Area: 3722, VIC (Postcode)

A much lower rate of full-time work than the state average defines the job market in postcode 3722. While only 52.8% of the workforce is employed full-time, the area maintains a very low unemployment rate of 1.8%, which is well below the national figure.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work has fallen to 58.6% since 2011, a figure that is well below the Victorian average. Full-time employment has also dropped 2.6 points over the last decade, leaving it well below both the state and national levels.

Construction is the most common industry for workers in the area at 13.7%, followed by retail trade at 12.1% and health care and social assistance at 11.1%.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 18.1%, followed closely by managers at 16.4% and professionals at 16.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% | -7.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 58.6% | -6.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 52.8% | -4.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 13.7%, Retail trade 12.1%, Health care & social assistance 11.1%, Accommodation & food 10.3%, Education & training 9.6%, Public administration & safety 5.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 5.7%, Professional & technical 5.3%, Transport & warehousing 4.2%, Other services 4.2%, Manufacturing 3.7%, Administrative & support 2.6%, Wholesale trade 1.8%, Rental & real estate 1.7%, Mining 1.3%, Arts & recreation 1.3%, Finance & insurance 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 18.1%, Managers 16.4%, Professionals 16.2%, Community & personal service 12.4%, Clerical & administrative 10.0%, Sales workers 9.9%, Labourers 9.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3722/3722-vic/topic/employment