# Jobs & Industry — 3765, VIC

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

Area: 3765, VIC (Postcode)

A remarkably low unemployment rate of 3.1% defines the workforce in postcode 3765, which is much lower than most similar areas. While the proportion of people working or looking for work is higher than the national figure, the share of full-time roles has dipped slightly since 2011.

Around 64.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the Australian figure. This strong activity is reflected in the 3.1% unemployment rate, which remains a little below both the state and national levels.

Construction is the biggest employer in the area at 17.3%, followed by health care and social assistance at 13.3%. Manufacturing, retail trade, and education also make up significant shares of the local economy.

Technicians and trades workers are the most common occupation at 20.0%, followed closely by professionals at 19.7%. Other common roles include clerical and administrative staff, managers, and community service workers.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | -16.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.5% | -1.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.0% | -3.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 17.3%, Health care & social assistance 13.3%, Manufacturing 9.4%, Retail trade 9.3%, Education & training 8.9%, Professional & technical 6.0%, Public administration & safety 5.3%, Accommodation & food 4.5%, Other services 4.4%, Wholesale trade 3.5%, Transport & warehousing 3.4%, Administrative & support 2.9%, Finance & insurance 2.3%, Arts & recreation 1.3%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Media & telecommunications 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.9%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 20.0%, Professionals 19.7%, Clerical & administrative 13.8%, Managers 12.9%, Community & personal service 10.5%, Sales workers 8.3%, Labourers 8.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3765/3765-vic/topic/employment