# Jobs & Industry — Albion

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

Area: Albion (Suburb / Locality)

Much higher unemployment than most similar areas marks the job market in Albion. Only 58.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the Victorian figure of 62.4%. This suggests a local workforce facing more challenges than other parts of the state.

The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%. Full-time employment is also low at 54.9%, sitting well below both the state and national averages.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers at 12.7%, followed by retail trade at 9.4% and transport and warehousing at 9.0%.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 19.4%. Technicians and trades follow at 13.8%, while labourers account for 13.2% of the workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% | -34.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 58.8% | +3.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 54.9% | -8.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 12.7%, Retail trade 9.4%, Transport & warehousing 9.0%, Accommodation & food 8.6%, Construction 7.8%, Manufacturing 7.3%, Education & training 7.0%, Public administration & safety 6.4%, Professional & technical 5.7%, Administrative & support 5.3%, Finance & insurance 3.1%, Other services 3.0%, Wholesale trade 2.6%, Arts & recreation 1.7%, Media & telecommunications 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Rental & real estate 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 19.4%, Technicians & trades 13.8%, Labourers 13.2%, Community & personal service 12.6%, Clerical & administrative 12.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.4%, Managers 8.6%, Sales workers 7.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20021/albion/topic/employment