# Jobs & Industry — 3954, VIC

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

Area: 3954, VIC (Postcode)

Fewer people are working full-time in postcode 3954 than they were in 2011, though overall more adults are now working or looking for work. This area has a very low unemployment rate of 2.3%, which is a little below the national figure. It is a productive region where a high proportion of the adult population is active in the workforce.

While 67.6% of adults are working or looking for work—well above the national figure—full-time employment has fallen to 52.7%. This is well below the Victorian average and represents a 4.6 point drop since 2011.

The local workforce is split across several key sectors, with agriculture, forestry and fishing and retail trade both employing 12.1% of people. Construction follows closely at 11.1%, with health and education each at 10.1%.

Managers are the most common occupation at 22.7%, followed by professionals at 19.3% and technicians and trades at 18.8%. Sales workers and clerical roles each make up around 10% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% | -26.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 67.6% | +5.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 52.7% | -8.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 12.1%, Retail trade 12.1%, Construction 11.1%, Education & training 10.1%, Health care & social assistance 10.1%, Accommodation & food 7.7%, Manufacturing 5.8%, Wholesale trade 4.3%, Transport & warehousing 4.3%, Other services 4.3%, Public administration & safety 3.9%, Professional & technical 3.4%, Administrative & support 1.9%, Media & telecommunications 1.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 22.7%, Professionals 19.3%, Technicians & trades 18.8%, Sales workers 10.1%, Clerical & administrative 9.7%, Community & personal service 6.3%, Labourers 6.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3954/3954-vic/topic/employment