# Jobs & Industry — 3978, VIC

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

Area: 3978, VIC (Postcode)

More people in postcode 3978 have joined the workforce since 2011, with the proportion of adults working or looking for work rising to 74.6%. This area is now a major hub for employment, as the share of full-time workers is well above the national figure.

The workforce has grown steadily, with 74.6% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the 61.1% national figure. Full-time employment is also much higher than most areas at 63.1%, while the unemployment rate has barely changed since 2011, sitting at 4.4%.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 18.5%. Other common industries include retail trade at 9.8%, manufacturing at 9.7%, and construction at 9.6%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 19.7%. Technicians and trades follow at 14.4%, with community and personal service workers accounting for 13.4% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | +8.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 74.6% | +6.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 63.1% | +2.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 18.5%, Retail trade 9.8%, Manufacturing 9.7%, Construction 9.6%, Transport & warehousing 7.2%, Education & training 6.4%, Professional & technical 5.4%, Accommodation & food 5.0%, Finance & insurance 3.9%, Public administration & safety 3.7%, Wholesale trade 3.7%, Other services 3.6%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Media & telecommunications 1.4%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.8%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 19.7%, Technicians & trades 14.4%, Community & personal service 13.4%, Clerical & administrative 12.7%, Managers 10.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.0%, Labourers 9.5%, Sales workers 7.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3978/3978-vic/topic/employment