# Jobs & Industry — Rainbow

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

Area: Rainbow (Urban Centre)

A small number of adults, just 42.8%, are working or looking for work in Rainbow. This figure is far below the national average and has remained steady since 2011. While the unemployment rate has fallen to 9.4%, it remains well above the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Full-time employment fell by 6.3 points since 2011 to reach 57.3%. This is a little below the Victorian average of 59.2%.

The largest employer in the area is agriculture, forestry, and fishing at 17.1%, followed by health care and social assistance at 15.2%.

Professionals and managers make up the most common roles, accounting for 19.5% and 18.9% of the workforce respectively.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 9.4% | -23.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 42.8% | -1.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.3% | -9.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 17.1%, Health care & social assistance 15.2%, Retail trade 10.4%, Education & training 10.4%, Transport & warehousing 7.9%, Public administration & safety 6.7%, Administrative & support 5.5%, Electricity, gas & water 4.3%, Construction 4.3%, Manufacturing 3.0%, Accommodation & food 3.0%, Professional & technical 3.0%, Arts & recreation 2.4%, Other services 1.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 19.5%, Managers 18.9%, Community & personal service 13.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 12.2%, Labourers 11.6%, Clerical & administrative 9.8%, Technicians & trades 4.3%, Sales workers 4.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL222077/rainbow/topic/employment