# Jobs & Industry — 3840, VIC

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

Area: 3840, VIC (Postcode)

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for workers in postcode 3840, where 15.7% of people are employed in this sector. The area faces significant employment challenges, with a workforce participation rate far below the national figure and a high unemployment rate of 9.4%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at just 47.1%. This is far below the Victorian figure of 62.4%, while the 9.4% unemployment rate is well above the national average of 5.1%.

The local workforce is most active in health care and social assistance (15.7%) and retail trade (10.9%). Other notable sectors include construction at 8.5% and public administration and safety at 7.7%.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 16.4%, followed by labourers at 14.2%. Community and personal service roles (13.7%) and clerical and administrative positions (13.6%) are also common.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 9.4% | -11.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 47.1% | -7.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 53.3% | -8.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.7%, Retail trade 10.9%, Construction 8.5%, Public administration & safety 7.7%, Accommodation & food 7.3%, Manufacturing 7.0%, Education & training 6.8%, Electricity, gas & water 4.9%, Transport & warehousing 4.3%, Other services 3.9%, Administrative & support 3.5%, Professional & technical 3.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.9%, Wholesale trade 2.0%, Media & telecommunications 1.9%, Finance & insurance 1.3%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Mining 1.1%, Arts & recreation 1.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 16.4%, Labourers 14.2%, Community & personal service 13.7%, Clerical & administrative 13.6%, Professionals 12.1%, Sales workers 10.4%, Managers 8.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3840/3840-vic/topic/employment