# Jobs & Industry — 3951, VIC

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

Area: 3951, VIC (Postcode)

Fewer than half of the workforce in postcode 3951 hold full-time jobs, which is well below the national figure. While 62.7% of adults are working or looking for work, the share of full-time employment has dropped by 8.3 percentage points since 2011. This shift reflects a changing local job market where part-time or casual work is more common.

The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is lower than most similar areas and slightly below the Victorian figure. However, the proportion of people in full-time work is among the lowest at this level, sitting at 49.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest employer here at 20.7%. Other major industries include health care and social assistance at 13.5%, followed by education and training at 11%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 25.5%. Other common roles include technicians and trades at 14.9%, and professionals at 14.1%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | +6.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 62.7% | -7.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 49.7% | -14.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 20.7%, Health care & social assistance 13.5%, Education & training 11.0%, Construction 9.1%, Manufacturing 8.1%, Retail trade 7.5%, Professional & technical 5.0%, Public administration & safety 4.3%, Other services 3.5%, Accommodation & food 3.3%, Wholesale trade 1.9%, Transport & warehousing 1.9%, Arts & recreation 1.7%, Rental & real estate 1.5%, Administrative & support 1.4%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%, Finance & insurance 0.8%, Electricity, gas & water 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 25.5%, Technicians & trades 14.9%, Professionals 14.1%, Community & personal service 11.2%, Clerical & administrative 11.0%, Labourers 8.1%, Sales workers 7.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3951/3951-vic/topic/employment