# Jobs & Industry — 3788, VIC

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

Area: 3788, VIC (Postcode)

A much lower share of full-time workers than the state average defines the workforce in postcode 3788. While 63.8% of adults are working or looking for work, only 53.6% are in full-time roles. This is a significant gap compared to Victoria, where the full-time rate is 59.2%.

The number of adults working or looking for work is 63.8%, which is a little above the national figure. However, full-time employment has fallen 5.1 points since 2011, while the unemployment rate has barely changed, sitting at 3.9%.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 13.0%. Other major sectors include education and training at 11.2% and professional and technical services at 10.1%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 26.2%, followed by managers at 19.6%. Technicians and tradespeople account for 13.9% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | -2.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 63.8% | -7.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 53.6% | -8.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 13.0%, Education & training 11.2%, Professional & technical 10.1%, Construction 9.0%, Accommodation & food 8.5%, Retail trade 7.7%, Public administration & safety 7.2%, Manufacturing 6.8%, Other services 3.6%, Wholesale trade 3.5%, Administrative & support 2.6%, Arts & recreation 2.4%, Transport & warehousing 2.2%, Media & telecommunications 1.9%, Finance & insurance 1.8%, Rental & real estate 1.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Mining 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 26.2%, Managers 19.6%, Technicians & trades 13.9%, Community & personal service 11.7%, Clerical & administrative 10.7%, Labourers 7.7%, Sales workers 5.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3788/3788-vic/topic/employment