# Jobs & Industry — Tarneit

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

Area: Tarneit (Suburb / Locality)

Nearly 70% of adults in Tarneit are working or looking for work, a figure well above the national average. This creates a busy local workforce, though the area also faces a higher unemployment rate than most similar places. It is a hub where many residents balance full-time roles with the challenges of finding steady work.

A high proportion of adults here are active in the job market at 69.6%, which is well above the Victorian figure of 62.4%. However, the unemployment rate is 7.3%, which is a little above the national rate of 5.1% and much higher than most other areas.

Transport and warehousing is the most common industry here at 13.3%, closely followed by health care and social assistance at 13.1%. Retail trade and construction also employ significant portions of the local workforce.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 20%. Machinery operators and drivers follow at 15.5%, while clerical and administrative roles account for 12.6% of jobs.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3% | +17.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 69.6% | -2.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.1% | -14.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Transport & warehousing 13.3%, Health care & social assistance 13.1%, Retail trade 9.9%, Construction 7.5%, Professional & technical 7.1%, Manufacturing 6.0%, Education & training 5.8%, Accommodation & food 5.8%, Finance & insurance 5.2%, Public administration & safety 4.7%, Administrative & support 3.9%, Other services 2.6%, Wholesale trade 2.5%, Media & telecommunications 1.9%, Rental & real estate 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 20.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 15.5%, Clerical & administrative 12.6%, Community & personal service 12.5%, Technicians & trades 11.1%, Labourers 9.4%, Managers 8.5%, Sales workers 7.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22451/tarneit/topic/employment