# Jobs & Industry — 3562, VIC

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

Area: 3562, VIC (Postcode)

A zero per cent unemployment rate marks the local job market in postcode 3562. This is well below the figures for Victoria and Australia, though the share of full-time roles has fallen 6.2 points since 2011.

About 60.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is roughly the same as the national figure. While unemployment is among the lowest for similar areas, full-time employment is a little below the state average at 57.1%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 27% of the workforce. Retail trade is the next most common sector at 10.3%, followed by accommodation and food services at 9.5%.

Managers are the most common job role at 18.3%, with labourers making up 14.3% of workers. Professionals account for 10.3%, while technicians, trades, and machinery operators each make up 9.5%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.9% | -0.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.1% | -9.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 27.0%, Retail trade 10.3%, Accommodation & food 9.5%, Education & training 8.7%, Health care & social assistance 8.7%, Construction 7.9%, Manufacturing 6.3%, Other services 4.8%, Electricity, gas & water 4.0%, Professional & technical 4.0%, Public administration & safety 2.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 18.3%, Labourers 14.3%, Professionals 10.3%, Technicians & trades 9.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.5%, Clerical & administrative 8.7%, Community & personal service 7.1%, Sales workers 6.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3562/3562-vic/topic/employment