# Jobs & Industry — 3847, VIC

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

Area: 3847, VIC (Postcode)

A smaller proportion of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3847 compared to most other areas. While the unemployment rate is much higher than most similar places at 6.3%, those who do have jobs are more likely to be in full-time roles.

Only 54.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the Victorian figure of 62.4%. Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 61.4%, though this has fallen since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the most common industry here at 16.1%, followed by health care and social assistance at 13.5% and construction at 10.0%.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 17.0%, closely followed by managers at 16.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% | +3.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 54.4% | -8.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.4% | -3.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 16.1%, Health care & social assistance 13.5%, Construction 10.0%, Public administration & safety 9.2%, Retail trade 8.6%, Manufacturing 7.5%, Education & training 6.0%, Accommodation & food 3.9%, Other services 3.6%, Transport & warehousing 3.5%, Professional & technical 3.2%, Electricity, gas & water 2.4%, Wholesale trade 2.4%, Mining 2.2%, Administrative & support 1.9%, Finance & insurance 0.8%, Arts & recreation 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.4%, Rental & real estate 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 17.0%, Managers 16.6%, Community & personal service 13.0%, Labourers 13.0%, Professionals 12.2%, Clerical & administrative 9.9%, Sales workers 9.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3847/3847-vic/topic/employment