# Jobs & Industry — 3987, VIC

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

Area: 3987, VIC (Postcode)

More adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3987 than in most similar areas. This region is defined by a very strong job market, where the unemployment rate of 2.8% is much lower than most other areas. While full-time work has dipped slightly over the last decade, the local workforce remains active and stable.

About 63.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the figures for Victoria and Australia. This stability comes alongside a very low unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is a little below the national and state figures.

Construction is the biggest employer here at 16.1%, followed by agriculture, forestry and fishing at 11.5%. Health care and social assistance make up 10.9% of the workforce, while manufacturing and retail trade account for 9.8% and 8.2% respectively.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 19.8%, followed by managers at 16.4%. Other common roles include clerical and administrative staff at 11.9%, labourers at 11.4%, and professionals at 10.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | -29.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 63.7% | +0.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.2% | -3.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 16.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 11.5%, Health care & social assistance 10.9%, Manufacturing 9.8%, Retail trade 8.2%, Education & training 5.8%, Other services 5.2%, Transport & warehousing 5.1%, Wholesale trade 4.0%, Public administration & safety 3.5%, Professional & technical 3.2%, Administrative & support 3.0%, Accommodation & food 2.5%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Mining 1.0%, Finance & insurance 1.0%, Arts & recreation 1.0%, Electricity, gas & water 0.5%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 19.8%, Managers 16.4%, Clerical & administrative 11.9%, Labourers 11.4%, Professionals 10.8%, Community & personal service 9.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.5%, Sales workers 6.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3987/3987-vic/topic/employment