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3531, VIC · Postcode

Jobs & Industry in 3531, VIC

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

A 10.5% unemployment rate is well above the national figure in postcode 3531. While full-time work is more common here than in most areas, fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average.

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📍 3531, VIC, Postcode

Where 3531, VIC sits — Unemployment rate

10.5% ▲ +36.0%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3531, VIC — higher than 97% of areas.

3531, VIC10.5%
Buloke 3.5%
Victoria 5.0%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 63.7%, though this fell 11 points since 2011. At the same time, the number of adults working or looking for work is well below the Victorian average, while unemployment has risen to 10.5%.

Unemployment rate

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10.5% ▲ +36.0%

Higher than 97% of postcode areas.

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

Labour-force participation

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54.1% ▼ -12.6%

Lower than 72% of postcode areas.

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

Employed full-time

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63.7% ▼ -15.0%

Higher than 80% of postcode areas.

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 42.5% of the workforce. Other main employers include education and training at 13.8%, and accommodation and food services at 12.5%.

Industries people work in

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In 3531, VIC, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 46%, followed by Education & training (15%) and Accommodation & food (14%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 42.5% Education & training 13.8% Accommodation & food 12.5% Health care & social assistance 11.3% Transport & warehousing 5.0% Manufacturing 3.8% Electricity, gas & water 3.8%

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 32.5%, followed by machinery operators and drivers at 17.5%. Professionals account for 16.3% of roles, while labourers make up 13.8%.

Occupations people work in

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In 3531, VIC, the largest group is Managers at 32%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (17%) and Professionals (16%).

Managers 32.5% Machinery operators & drivers 17.5% Professionals 16.3% Labourers 13.8% Community & personal service 11.3% Technicians & trades 7.5% Clerical & administrative 3.8%

Sources

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

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in 3531, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3531/3531-vic/topic/employment