3507, VIC · Postcode

Jobs & Industry in 3507, VIC

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

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3507 compared to similar areas. Only 40% of adults are in the labour force, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. This drop is part of a steep trend, as the number of working adults has fallen by 30 percentage points since 2011.

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📍 3507, VIC, Postcode

Where 3507, VIC sits — Unemployment rate

5.2% ▲ +287.9%
  • 0.0%–0.4%: 170 areas
  • 0.4%–0.9%: 4 areas
  • 0.9%–1.3%: 32 areas
  • 1.3%–1.7%: 46 areas
  • 1.7%–2.1%: 78 areas
  • 2.1%–2.6%: 115 areas
  • 2.6%–3.0%: 139 areas
  • 3.0%–3.4%: 222 areas
  • 3.4%–3.9%: 277 areas
  • 3.9%–4.3%: 285 areas
  • 4.3%–4.7%: 254 areas
  • 4.7%–5.1%: 197 areas
  • 5.1%–5.6%: 168 areas
  • 5.6%–6.0%: 125 areas
  • 6.0%–6.4%: 112 areas
  • 6.4%–6.9%: 71 areas
  • 6.9%–7.3%: 64 areas
  • 7.3%–7.7%: 33 areas
  • 7.7%–8.1%: 38 areas
  • 8.1%–8.6%: 29 areas
  • 8.6%–9.0%: 15 areas
  • 9.0%–9.4%: 21 areas
  • 9.4%–9.9%: 18 areas
  • 9.9%–10.3%: 13 areas
  • 10.3%–10.7%: 9 areas
  • 10.7%–11.1%: 12 areas
  • 11.1%–11.6%: 6 areas
  • 11.6%–12.0%: 53 areas

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3507, VIC — higher than 70% of areas.

Unemployment rate compared with the state and national average
3507, VIC5.2%
Mildura 5.2%
Victoria 5.0%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

The number of full-time workers has dropped sharply since 2011, falling to 33.3% and leaving the area far below the Victorian figure. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate has risen to 5.2%, which is about the same as the national rate.

5.2% ▲ +287.9%

Higher than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.3%
  • 2016: 0.0%
  • 2021: 5.2%

Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).

40.0% ▼ -42.6%

Lower than 97% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 69.7%
  • 2016: 48.4%
  • 2021: 40.0%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.

33.3% ▼ -46.0%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 61.7%
  • 2016: 44.4%
  • 2021: 33.3%

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 43.1% of the workforce. Other common sectors include health care and social assistance at 17.6% and education and training at 11.8%.

Industries people work in

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In 3507, VIC, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 42%, followed by Health care & social assistance (17%) and Education & training (11%).

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 39.2%, followed by professionals at 19.6%. Community and personal service roles account for 11.8% of the local workforce.

Occupations people work in

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In 3507, VIC, the largest group is Managers at 43%, followed by Professionals (21%) and Community & personal service (13%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in 3507, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3507/3507-vic/topic/employment