# Jobs & Industry — 3833, VIC

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

Area: 3833, VIC (Postcode)

Full-time employment has risen by 3.4 percentage points since 2011 in postcode 3833. While more people are working full-time, a much lower share of adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the country. This creates a mixed picture where job stability for some exists alongside a high unemployment rate of 8.3%.

Only 47.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. At the same time, the unemployment rate has risen to 8.3%, making it well above the Victorian average of 5.0%.

Local jobs are spread across several sectors, with 19.5% of people working in accommodation and food and 16.4% in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Construction and manufacturing also make up a significant part of the workforce at 10.9% and 10.2% respectively.

Managers are the most common job role here at 24.2%. Other common roles include technicians and trades at 14.8%, followed by professionals and labourers who each make up 11.7% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 8.3% | +30.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 47.5% | -9.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.7% | +5.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Accommodation & food 19.5%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 16.4%, Construction 10.9%, Manufacturing 10.2%, Professional & technical 8.6%, Transport & warehousing 6.3%, Public administration & safety 5.5%, Other services 4.7%, Wholesale trade 3.9%, Rental & real estate 3.9%, Health care & social assistance 3.1%, Electricity, gas & water 2.3%, Retail trade 2.3%, Education & training 2.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 24.2%, Technicians & trades 14.8%, Professionals 11.7%, Labourers 11.7%, Community & personal service 10.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.9%, Clerical & administrative 9.4%, Sales workers 6.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3833/3833-vic/topic/employment