0.0% —
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 0.0%
- 2021: 0.0%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
3529, VIC · Postcode
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A rise in full-time employment to 60% has helped shape the current job market in postcode 3529. This area stands out for its exceptionally high activity levels and a rare lack of unemployment. It is a productive region where most adults are active in the workforce.
Employment, participation and unemployment.
The unemployment rate is among the lowest for similar areas at 0.0%, which is well below the national figure of 5.1%. This contributes to a high rate of adults working or looking for work at 65.9%, well above both the state and Australian figures.
0.0% —
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
65.9% —
Higher than 76% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
60.0% —
Higher than 60% of postcode areas.
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
The industries that employ local workers.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 38.3% of the workforce. Other significant sectors include education and training at 13.3% and health care and social assistance at 10.0%.
The kinds of jobs people do.
Managers make up the largest group of workers at 40.0%. Clerical and administrative roles follow at 16.7%, with professionals accounting for 15.0% of occupations.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in 3529, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3529/3529-vic/topic/employment