# Jobs & Industry — 3922, VIC

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

Area: 3922, VIC (Postcode)

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3922 compared to the rest of the state. Only 47.2% of adults are in the labour force, a figure well below the national average. This gap is driven largely by a significant drop in full-time employment over the last decade.

Only 46.2% of the population works full-time, which is far below the Victorian figure of 59.2% and represents an 8.0 point drop since 2011. Despite this, the unemployment rate is 3.9%, slightly lower than both the state and national figures.

The local workforce is spread across several sectors, with health care and social assistance being the most common at 12.9%, followed closely by construction at 12.3% and accommodation and food services at 11.6%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 18.0%. This is followed by technicians and trades at 17.0%, while managers and community and personal service workers each account for around 13% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | -24.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 47.2% | -8.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 46.2% | -14.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 12.9%, Construction 12.3%, Accommodation & food 11.6%, Retail trade 10.0%, Education & training 8.1%, Arts & recreation 6.0%, Professional & technical 5.3%, Administrative & support 4.2%, Public administration & safety 4.1%, Manufacturing 3.9%, Other services 3.5%, Transport & warehousing 2.7%, Rental & real estate 2.1%, Finance & insurance 2.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.0%, Wholesale trade 1.9%, Electricity, gas & water 1.5%, Media & telecommunications 1.0%, Mining 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 18.0%, Technicians & trades 17.0%, Managers 13.8%, Community & personal service 13.6%, Labourers 11.9%, Sales workers 10.3%, Clerical & administrative 10.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3922/3922-vic/topic/employment