# Jobs & Industry — 3490, VIC

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

Area: 3490, VIC (Postcode)

Nearly 30% of the workforce in postcode 3490 is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, reflecting the area's rural nature. While full-time work is common for those employed, only 50.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure.

The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is a little below the national figure of 5.1%. Full-time employment is slightly higher than the Victorian average at 60.7%, though the number of adults working or looking for work has fallen since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry at 29.3%. Other common employers include health care and social assistance (16.0%) and education and training (8.9%).

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 28.7%. Professionals (12.9%), labourers (11.5%), and machinery operators and drivers (11.1%) also represent significant shares of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | -7.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 50.9% | -3.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.7% | -1.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 29.3%, Health care & social assistance 16.0%, Education & training 8.9%, Construction 6.0%, Retail trade 5.8%, Transport & warehousing 5.6%, Public administration & safety 5.6%, Accommodation & food 4.9%, Other services 3.8%, Wholesale trade 2.5%, Mining 1.5%, Administrative & support 1.5%, Professional & technical 1.1%, Arts & recreation 0.9%, Manufacturing 0.7%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 28.7%, Professionals 12.9%, Labourers 11.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.1%, Technicians & trades 10.7%, Community & personal service 10.2%, Clerical & administrative 5.5%, Sales workers 4.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3490/3490-vic/topic/employment