# Jobs & Industry — 3923, VIC

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

Area: 3923, VIC (Postcode)

Managers make up the largest group of workers in postcode 3923, accounting for 21.6% of the workforce. While the local unemployment rate is very low, far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state and nation.

Only 44.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the Victorian figure of 62.4% and has fallen since 2011. Full-time employment is also much lower than average at 45.9%, though the unemployment rate is very low at just 1.2%.

The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance at 13.7%, followed by construction at 12.8% and retail trade at 10.9%.

Beyond managers, professional roles (16.4%) and technicians and trades (15.8%) are the most frequent occupations, while sales and clerical roles each make up about 12% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% | -77.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 44.7% | -17.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 45.9% | -12.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 13.7%, Construction 12.8%, Retail trade 10.9%, Education & training 7.9%, Professional & technical 7.6%, Manufacturing 6.4%, Accommodation & food 6.1%, Administrative & support 5.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 4.9%, Arts & recreation 4.9%, Other services 4.6%, Transport & warehousing 3.0%, Wholesale trade 2.7%, Rental & real estate 2.7%, Public administration & safety 2.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 21.6%, Professionals 16.4%, Technicians & trades 15.8%, Sales workers 12.8%, Clerical & administrative 12.5%, Community & personal service 9.1%, Labourers 7.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 1.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3923/3923-vic/topic/employment