# Jobs & Industry — 3911, VIC

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

Area: 3911, VIC (Postcode)

A much higher proportion of adults in postcode 3911 are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the country. While the area has seen a drop in full-time employment since 2011, the local unemployment rate has fallen to a very low 2.9%.

About 66.1% of adults are in the workforce, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is a little below the state average at 57.0%, while the unemployment rate remains much lower than most areas.

Construction is the biggest employer in the area, with 21.7% of workers in the field. Other common industries include health care and social assistance at 12.5%, and retail trade at 8.8%.

Technicians and tradespeople make up the largest group of workers at 22.2%. This is followed by professionals at 15.1% and clerical or administrative staff at 13.7%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | -44.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 66.1% | -2.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.0% | -6.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 21.7%, Health care & social assistance 12.5%, Retail trade 8.8%, Manufacturing 7.4%, Education & training 7.1%, Professional & technical 6.4%, Other services 5.5%, Accommodation & food 4.5%, Public administration & safety 4.4%, Transport & warehousing 3.3%, Administrative & support 3.0%, Wholesale trade 2.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.0%, Finance & insurance 1.8%, Arts & recreation 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Rental & real estate 1.3%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 22.2%, Professionals 15.1%, Clerical & administrative 13.7%, Managers 12.5%, Community & personal service 11.3%, Labourers 10.8%, Sales workers 7.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3911/3911-vic/topic/employment