# Jobs & Industry — 3744, VIC

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

Area: 3744, VIC (Postcode)

Far fewer people work full-time in postcode 3744 than in the rest of the state, with only 38.1% of residents in full-time roles. While the number of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure, those who are employed face very little competition for jobs.

The unemployment rate is just 1.7%, which is much lower than most areas and well below the national figure of 5.1%. However, full-time employment has fallen 15 points since 2011 and is now far below the Victorian average.

Hospitality is the biggest employer here, with 18.8% of people working in accommodation and food services, followed by education and training at 15.7%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 29.6%, while managers account for 17.5% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% | -27.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 56.1% | +5.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 38.1% | -28.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Accommodation & food 18.8%, Education & training 15.7%, Professional & technical 9.4%, Public administration & safety 9.0%, Retail trade 8.5%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 7.6%, Construction 6.3%, Health care & social assistance 5.4%, Arts & recreation 4.9%, Administrative & support 4.0%, Manufacturing 3.6%, Finance & insurance 3.6%, Wholesale trade 2.2%, Transport & warehousing 1.3%, Other services 1.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 29.6%, Managers 17.5%, Technicians & trades 14.8%, Community & personal service 12.6%, Labourers 10.8%, Clerical & administrative 7.2%, Sales workers 6.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3744/3744-vic/topic/employment