# Jobs & Industry — 3988, VIC

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

Area: 3988, VIC (Postcode)

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3988 compared to the rest of the country. While 64.9% of adults are in the workforce, the share of those in full-time roles has fallen by 8.2 percentage points since 2011. This creates a distinct employment profile where more people are active in the workforce but fewer have full-time positions.

The 64.9% of adults working or looking for work is well above the national figure of 61.1%. However, full-time employment is well below Victoria's 59.2% at 55.6%, while the unemployment rate of 4.3% remains about the same as the state and national figures.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry here, employing 25.3% of the workforce. Other common sectors include manufacturing at 10.2% and construction at 10.0%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 27.1%. Other common roles include labourers at 15.6%, professionals at 13.6%, and technicians and trades at 13.1%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | +7.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.9% | +1.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 55.6% | -12.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 25.3%, Manufacturing 10.2%, Construction 10.0%, Health care & social assistance 8.2%, Education & training 6.8%, Other services 5.6%, Professional & technical 4.7%, Accommodation & food 4.5%, Retail trade 3.9%, Public administration & safety 3.8%, Wholesale trade 3.4%, Transport & warehousing 3.4%, Arts & recreation 2.2%, Administrative & support 1.4%, Finance & insurance 0.9%, Rental & real estate 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 27.1%, Labourers 15.6%, Professionals 13.6%, Technicians & trades 13.1%, Clerical & administrative 10.2%, Community & personal service 7.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.1%, Sales workers 5.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3988/3988-vic/topic/employment