# Jobs & Industry — 3809, VIC

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

Area: 3809, VIC (Postcode)

A very high proportion of adults in postcode 3809 are active in the workforce, with 74.4% working or looking for work. This is far above the national figure and reflects a community where full-time employment is common. The area is largely driven by health care and construction roles.

Full-time employment is well above the Victorian average at 64.3%, though this has fallen 2.5 percentage points since 2011. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 15.6%, followed by construction at 11% and retail trade at 10.3%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 22%, while technicians and trades people account for 14.8% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | +32.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 74.4% | +0.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 64.3% | -3.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.6%, Construction 11.0%, Retail trade 10.3%, Education & training 8.8%, Manufacturing 8.7%, Professional & technical 6.2%, Public administration & safety 5.3%, Transport & warehousing 4.7%, Accommodation & food 4.7%, Other services 3.7%, Finance & insurance 3.7%, Wholesale trade 3.7%, Administrative & support 2.7%, Media & telecommunications 1.7%, Rental & real estate 1.6%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.7%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 22.0%, Technicians & trades 14.8%, Clerical & administrative 14.2%, Community & personal service 12.6%, Managers 11.2%, Sales workers 9.1%, Labourers 7.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3809/3809-vic/topic/employment