# Jobs & Industry — 3995, VIC

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

Area: 3995, VIC (Postcode)

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3995 compared to the rest of the state. Only 48.2% of adults are in the labour force, which is 14 percentage points lower than the Victorian figure. Full-time employment has also dropped significantly over the last decade.

Just 48.0% of the population works full-time, a figure far below the national average and 7.9 points lower than it was in 2011. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry here at 17.8%, followed by retail trade at 13.6% and construction at 13.0%.

Technicians and trades workers make up the largest group at 16.5%, with professionals at 15.5% and community and personal service workers at 14.1%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | -6.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 48.2% | -7.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 48.0% | -14.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 17.8%, Retail trade 13.6%, Construction 13.0%, Education & training 7.3%, Accommodation & food 6.8%, Public administration & safety 4.8%, Other services 4.7%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 4.3%, Manufacturing 4.2%, Professional & technical 4.0%, Administrative & support 3.3%, Transport & warehousing 2.3%, Electricity, gas & water 2.2%, Arts & recreation 1.9%, Wholesale trade 1.8%, Finance & insurance 1.6%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 16.5%, Professionals 15.5%, Community & personal service 14.1%, Managers 12.5%, Sales workers 12.4%, Labourers 12.1%, Clerical & administrative 9.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3995/3995-vic/topic/employment