# Jobs & Industry — 3289, VIC

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

Area: 3289, VIC (Postcode)

A strong farming presence defines the local economy in postcode 3289, where over a third of the workforce is employed in agriculture. While full-time work is common, far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average.

Only 54.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the Victorian figure of 62.4%. Despite this, 60.0% of the workforce is employed full-time, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 37.6% of the workforce. Health care and social assistance is the next most common field at 11.2%.

Managers make up the largest share of local jobs at 37.1%. Other common roles include labourers at 13.8% and professionals at 11.5%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | +4.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 54.7% | -4.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.0% | +3.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 37.6%, Health care & social assistance 11.2%, Education & training 7.4%, Retail trade 6.5%, Public administration & safety 5.9%, Construction 5.3%, Transport & warehousing 3.8%, Accommodation & food 3.5%, Manufacturing 3.2%, Professional & technical 3.2%, Wholesale trade 2.9%, Other services 2.9%, Media & telecommunications 1.2%, Finance & insurance 1.2%, Administrative & support 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 37.1%, Labourers 13.8%, Professionals 11.5%, Community & personal service 9.4%, Technicians & trades 9.1%, Clerical & administrative 9.1%, Sales workers 6.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3289/3289-vic/topic/employment