# Jobs & Industry — 3916, VIC

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

Area: 3916, VIC (Postcode)

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3916 than in most similar areas. While unemployment is low, full-time employment is much lower than the national figure, with only 47.2% of the population in full-time roles.

Only 52.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the Victorian figure of 62.4%. Full-time employment has also fallen since 2011, though the unemployment rate remains low at 2.7%.

Construction is the most common industry here at 15.1%, followed by professional and technical services at 12.4% and education and training at 10.7%.

Professional and managerial roles are the most common, making up 29% and 28.8% of the workforce respectively, while technicians and trades account for 16.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% | +24.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 52.3% | -3.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 47.2% | -6.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 15.1%, Professional & technical 12.4%, Education & training 10.7%, Health care & social assistance 9.0%, Manufacturing 7.9%, Retail trade 7.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 7.2%, Accommodation & food 5.9%, Administrative & support 3.9%, Finance & insurance 3.1%, Rental & real estate 2.4%, Wholesale trade 2.2%, Public administration & safety 2.2%, Arts & recreation 2.0%, Other services 1.5%, Transport & warehousing 1.1%, Media & telecommunications 0.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 29.0%, Managers 28.8%, Technicians & trades 16.2%, Clerical & administrative 9.6%, Sales workers 6.1%, Labourers 4.8%, Community & personal service 3.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 1.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3916/3916-vic/topic/employment