# Jobs & Industry — 3575, VIC

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

Area: 3575, VIC (Postcode)

Nearly half of all workers in postcode 3575 are employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. This strong farming focus shapes the local economy, though the area faces a higher unemployment rate of 6.8% compared to the national figure. While more adults are now working or looking for work than in 2011, full-time employment has dropped by 7.1 percentage points over the last decade.

The unemployment rate of 6.8% is much higher than most similar areas and sits above both the state and national figures. While 58.1% of adults are working or looking for work, the share of those in full-time jobs is a little below the national figure at 57.6%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing dominate the local workforce, accounting for 48.5% of jobs. Other common industries include health care and social assistance at 11.5%, and education and training at 6.7%.

Managers are the most common occupation at 36.5%, followed by labourers at 22.7%. Other roles include community and personal service workers (9.3%), technicians and trades (8.3%), and professionals (7.7%).

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | -9.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 58.1% | +3.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.6% | -10.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 48.5%, Health care & social assistance 11.5%, Education & training 6.7%, Retail trade 3.7%, Accommodation & food 3.7%, Manufacturing 3.5%, Construction 2.4%, Public administration & safety 2.4%, Other services 2.4%, Transport & warehousing 1.9%, Media & telecommunications 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Wholesale trade 1.1%, Finance & insurance 1.1%, Professional & technical 1.1%, Arts & recreation 0.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 36.5%, Labourers 22.7%, Community & personal service 9.3%, Technicians & trades 8.3%, Professionals 7.7%, Clerical & administrative 5.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.8%, Sales workers 2.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3575/3575-vic/topic/employment