# Jobs & Industry — 3315, VIC

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

Area: 3315, VIC (Postcode)

Over 40% of workers in postcode 3315 are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. This heavy reliance on farming shapes a local workforce where a high proportion of people work full-time, though far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state.

Full-time employment is high at 60.9%, which is a little above the national figure and has risen since 2011. However, only 55.4% of adults are working or looking for work, a rate well below the Victorian average of 62.4%. The unemployment rate is low at 3.8%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 40.8% of the workforce. Other common sectors include health care and social assistance at 15.1%, followed by retail trade at 5.8%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 34.0%. Labourers account for 14.5% of the workforce, while professionals make up 12.8% and technicians and tradespeople represent 10.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | -6.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 55.4% | +1.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.9% | +4.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 40.8%, Health care & social assistance 15.1%, Retail trade 5.8%, Education & training 5.6%, Construction 5.4%, Accommodation & food 4.0%, Public administration & safety 3.7%, Manufacturing 2.3%, Wholesale trade 2.2%, Transport & warehousing 2.1%, Professional & technical 1.9%, Other services 1.8%, Mining 1.4%, Finance & insurance 0.8%, Administrative & support 0.8%, Rental & real estate 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 34.0%, Labourers 14.5%, Professionals 12.8%, Technicians & trades 10.6%, Community & personal service 9.2%, Clerical & administrative 7.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.6%, Sales workers 4.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3315/3315-vic/topic/employment