# Jobs & Industry — 3573, VIC

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

Area: 3573, VIC (Postcode)

A huge 60.5% of workers in postcode 3573 are employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, making it a primary producing region. Full-time work is very common here, with 64.7% of the population in full-time roles—a figure well above the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 62.6%. While the unemployment rate of 4.1% is about the same as the national figure, it has fallen since 2011.

Farming and forestry dominate the local economy, employing 60.5% of the workforce. Other common industries include health care and social assistance at 7.8%, and transport and warehousing at 4.8%.

The local workforce is led by managers, who make up 44.9% of jobs, followed by labourers at 21.0%. Machinery operators and drivers account for another 6.6% of roles.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | -28.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 62.6% | -4.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 64.7% | -2.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 60.5%, Health care & social assistance 7.8%, Transport & warehousing 4.8%, Manufacturing 3.0%, Public administration & safety 3.0%, Other services 3.0%, Accommodation & food 2.4%, Education & training 2.4%, Mining 1.8%, Construction 1.8%, Professional & technical 1.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 44.9%, Labourers 21.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.6%, Professionals 4.8%, Technicians & trades 4.8%, Community & personal service 4.8%, Clerical & administrative 4.2%, Sales workers 3.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3573/3573-vic/topic/employment