# Jobs & Industry — 3561, VIC

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

Area: 3561, VIC (Postcode)

Nearly 20% of workers in postcode 3561 are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, making it a standout industry for the area. This rural focus is reflected in a workforce where managers and labourers are the most common roles. While few people are without work, a smaller proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state.

Only 53.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the Victorian figure of 62.4%. Full-time employment has fallen 4.9 percentage points since 2011, while the unemployment rate is much lower than most areas at 3.1%.

The local economy is led by agriculture, forestry and fishing at 19.7%, followed by health care and social assistance at 15%. Manufacturing and retail trade each account for 9.2% of the workforce.

Managers are the most common occupation at 21.5%, followed by labourers at 14.7%. Technicians and trades make up 13.9% of the local workforce, while professionals account for 12.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | -11.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 53.1% | -7.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.2% | -7.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 19.7%, Health care & social assistance 15.0%, Manufacturing 9.2%, Retail trade 9.2%, Construction 8.8%, Education & training 6.3%, Other services 4.9%, Accommodation & food 4.6%, Transport & warehousing 4.0%, Professional & technical 2.6%, Wholesale trade 2.5%, Public administration & safety 2.5%, Administrative & support 2.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Mining 0.9%, Rental & real estate 0.8%, Arts & recreation 0.8%, Finance & insurance 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 21.5%, Labourers 14.7%, Technicians & trades 13.9%, Professionals 12.2%, Community & personal service 11.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.6%, Clerical & administrative 8.0%, Sales workers 7.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3561/3561-vic/topic/employment