# Jobs & Industry — 3279, VIC

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

Area: 3279, VIC (Postcode)

More adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3279 than in most similar areas. While 71.8% of adults are in the labour force, a small number of people work full-time compared to the national figure. Notably, the area recorded a 0.0% unemployment rate in 2021.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work rose 5.4 points since 2016 to 71.8%, which is far above the Australian figure of 61.1%. However, full-time employment at 54.8% is well below the Victorian average of 59.2%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 33.3% of the workforce. Other main employers include health care and social assistance at 11.3% and construction at 10.7%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 32.7%. Other common roles include professionals at 13.1%, while community and personal service workers and labourers each account for 10.7% of jobs.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 71.8% | — |
| Employed full-time | 54.8% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 33.3%, Health care & social assistance 11.3%, Construction 10.7%, Accommodation & food 8.3%, Retail trade 6.5%, Education & training 4.8%, Transport & warehousing 3.6%, Wholesale trade 2.4%, Professional & technical 2.4%, Arts & recreation 2.4%, Other services 2.4%, Manufacturing 1.8%, Administrative & support 1.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 32.7%, Professionals 13.1%, Community & personal service 10.7%, Labourers 10.7%, Technicians & trades 10.1%, Sales workers 8.9%, Clerical & administrative 5.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3279/3279-vic/topic/employment