# Jobs & Industry — 3409, VIC

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

Area: 3409, VIC (Postcode)

More adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3409 than in most other areas. A third of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, reflecting the rural nature of the region. While 65.3% of adults are active in the labour market, full-time employment has dropped significantly since 2011.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is 65.3%, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%. However, full-time work has fallen to 55.1% since 2011, leaving this area well below the Victorian average of 59.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is a little lower than both the state and national figures.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 33.1% of the workforce. Health care and social assistance follows at 13.3%, with education and training accounting for 7.5% of jobs.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 34.5%, while professionals account for 17.6%. Other common roles include community and personal service workers at 10.7%, technicians and trades at 9.9%, and labourers at 9.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | +65.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 65.3% | +3.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 55.1% | -11.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 33.1%, Health care & social assistance 13.3%, Education & training 7.5%, Retail trade 5.6%, Construction 5.4%, Public administration & safety 5.4%, Accommodation & food 4.5%, Other services 4.1%, Transport & warehousing 3.2%, Professional & technical 2.8%, Manufacturing 2.6%, Wholesale trade 2.6%, Arts & recreation 2.6%, Administrative & support 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Finance & insurance 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 34.5%, Professionals 17.6%, Community & personal service 10.7%, Technicians & trades 9.9%, Labourers 9.2%, Clerical & administrative 6.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.0%, Sales workers 5.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3409/3409-vic/topic/employment