# Jobs & Industry — 3786, VIC

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

Area: 3786, VIC (Postcode)

Well above the national figure, 67.8% of adults in postcode 3786 are working or looking for work. This high level of activity is paired with a low unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is lower than most areas. The local workforce is largely driven by professionals and those in education and health care.

The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is a little below the Victoria and Australia figures. While the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much higher than most areas, full-time employment fell 2.2 percentage points since 2011 to 57.9%.

Education and training is the most common industry for local workers at 13.1%, followed by health care and social assistance at 12.4%. Construction also employs a significant share of the workforce at 11.0%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 30.9%, followed by managers at 20.9%. Technicians and trades people account for another 13.5% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | +6.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 67.8% | -1.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.9% | -3.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Education & training 13.1%, Health care & social assistance 12.4%, Construction 11.0%, Professional & technical 8.5%, Manufacturing 7.7%, Retail trade 7.2%, Accommodation & food 5.9%, Public administration & safety 5.9%, Finance & insurance 4.0%, Administrative & support 3.3%, Wholesale trade 3.0%, Media & telecommunications 2.6%, Other services 2.6%, Transport & warehousing 2.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.7%, Arts & recreation 1.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.4%, Rental & real estate 0.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 30.9%, Managers 20.9%, Technicians & trades 13.5%, Clerical & administrative 11.4%, Community & personal service 9.5%, Sales workers 6.2%, Labourers 5.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3786/3786-vic/topic/employment