# Jobs & Industry — 3885, VIC

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

Area: 3885, VIC (Postcode)

A small unemployment rate of 3.8% marks the job market in postcode 3885, which is lower than both the state and national figures. While more people have found work since 2011, full-time employment remains well below the national average. The local economy is led by a mix of healthcare and agricultural work.

About 59.5% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that has barely changed in a decade. Full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 53.4%, though this has risen slightly since 2011.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry at 15.6%, followed closely by agriculture, forestry and fishing at 13.7%. Other main employers include construction and public administration.

One in five workers is a manager, making it the most common occupation at 20.0%. Technicians and trades people make up 15.6% of the workforce, while community and personal service workers account for 14.9%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | -33.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.5% | +1.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 53.4% | +2.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 13.7%, Construction 9.8%, Public administration & safety 7.5%, Accommodation & food 7.3%, Education & training 6.8%, Manufacturing 5.8%, Retail trade 5.6%, Other services 4.6%, Transport & warehousing 4.0%, Professional & technical 3.8%, Administrative & support 3.3%, Wholesale trade 2.2%, Arts & recreation 1.9%, Mining 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Finance & insurance 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.4%, Rental & real estate 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 20.0%, Technicians & trades 15.6%, Community & personal service 14.9%, Professionals 14.1%, Labourers 12.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.6%, Clerical & administrative 8.1%, Sales workers 5.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3885/3885-vic/topic/employment