# Jobs & Industry — 3755, VIC

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

Area: 3755, VIC (Postcode)

A far lower share of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3755 compared to most areas, at just 48.8%. This stands in contrast to a strong trend toward stable employment, with full-time work rising to 63% since 2011. The local workforce is largely driven by the construction and healthcare sectors.

Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 63%, and has climbed 5 points over the last decade. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the Victorian average, while the unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about the same as the rest of the country.

Construction is the dominant industry for local workers at 25%, followed by health care and social assistance at 16% and retail trade at 13%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 24%, with technicians and trades following closely at 22% and professionals at 20%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | -15.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 48.8% | -25.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 63.0% | +8.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 25.0%, Health care & social assistance 16.0%, Retail trade 13.0%, Manufacturing 8.0%, Accommodation & food 6.0%, Professional & technical 6.0%, Public administration & safety 6.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 4.0%, Education & training 3.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 24.0%, Technicians & trades 22.0%, Professionals 20.0%, Clerical & administrative 14.0%, Community & personal service 13.0%, Labourers 7.0%, Sales workers 5.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3755/3755-vic/topic/employment