# Jobs & Industry — 3926, VIC

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

Area: 3926, VIC (Postcode)

Far fewer people are working full-time in postcode 3926 than in the rest of the state. Only 50.2% of adults have full-time jobs, which is well below the Victorian figure of 59.2%. Despite this, the local unemployment rate is very low at just 2.6%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 57.5%. This is well below the national figure of 61.1%, and the proportion of full-time workers has fallen by 3.5 points since 2011.

Construction is the most common industry for local workers at 13.8%. This is followed by health care and social assistance at 11.7%, and education and training at 11.3%.

Professional roles are the most common occupation for a quarter of the workforce. Managers make up 21% of workers, while technicians and tradespeople account for 15.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | -21.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 57.5% | -2.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 50.2% | -6.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 13.8%, Health care & social assistance 11.7%, Education & training 11.3%, Retail trade 9.3%, Professional & technical 8.1%, Manufacturing 7.1%, Public administration & safety 5.7%, Accommodation & food 5.4%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 4.8%, Administrative & support 4.3%, Arts & recreation 2.8%, Other services 2.1%, Transport & warehousing 2.0%, Wholesale trade 1.8%, Finance & insurance 1.8%, Rental & real estate 1.7%, Media & telecommunications 1.0%, Mining 0.8%, Electricity, gas & water 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 25.5%, Managers 21.0%, Technicians & trades 15.2%, Clerical & administrative 10.0%, Community & personal service 9.7%, Sales workers 7.4%, Labourers 6.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3926/3926-vic/topic/employment