# Jobs & Industry — 3761, VIC

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

Area: 3761, VIC (Postcode)

Construction is the most common industry for workers in 3761, where 21.3% of the workforce is employed in this sector. While a smaller proportion of residents hold full-time roles compared to the rest of the state, the local unemployment rate is lower than the national figure.

Only 54.0% of the workforce is employed full-time, which is well below the Victorian average of 59.2%. However, the unemployment rate is a low 3.3%, which is a little below both the state and national figures.

Beyond the large 21.3% of people working in construction, other common industries include health care and social assistance at 11.2% and education and training at 10.2%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 22.5%, followed by technicians and trades at 16.5% and managers at 14.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | -22.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 61.2% | -9.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 54.0% | +1.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 21.3%, Health care & social assistance 11.2%, Education & training 10.2%, Professional & technical 7.0%, Manufacturing 5.6%, Retail trade 5.5%, Other services 5.1%, Public administration & safety 4.8%, Transport & warehousing 4.1%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Accommodation & food 2.9%, Wholesale trade 2.7%, Arts & recreation 2.7%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.6%, Finance & insurance 2.4%, Media & telecommunications 1.4%, Rental & real estate 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Mining 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 22.5%, Technicians & trades 16.5%, Managers 14.3%, Clerical & administrative 12.8%, Community & personal service 10.7%, Labourers 9.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.6%, Sales workers 5.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3761/3761-vic/topic/employment