# Jobs & Industry — 3283, VIC

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

Area: 3283, VIC (Postcode)

A much higher share of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3283 compared to the rest of the country. While the unemployment rate is very low at 2.7%, the proportion of people in full-time roles has fallen significantly over the last decade.

About 66.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%. However, full-time employment is well below the state average at 56.1%, falling 6.2 points since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest employer in the area, with 21.3% of the workforce in this sector. Health care and social assistance follows at 16.6%, while retail trade accounts for 9.0%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 25.6%, followed by professionals at 16.8%. Technicians and tradespeople represent 11.9% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% | -19.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 66.4% | -8.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 56.1% | -9.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 21.3%, Health care & social assistance 16.6%, Retail trade 9.0%, Construction 7.0%, Education & training 6.7%, Accommodation & food 5.0%, Manufacturing 4.8%, Public administration & safety 4.2%, Professional & technical 4.0%, Transport & warehousing 3.0%, Other services 3.0%, Wholesale trade 2.3%, Administrative & support 2.1%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Finance & insurance 1.3%, Arts & recreation 1.3%, Rental & real estate 0.8%, Mining 0.5%, Media & telecommunications 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 25.6%, Professionals 16.8%, Technicians & trades 11.9%, Labourers 11.5%, Community & personal service 10.6%, Clerical & administrative 8.5%, Sales workers 7.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3283/3283-vic/topic/employment