# Jobs & Industry — 3583, VIC

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

Area: 3583, VIC (Postcode)

Far fewer people are in steady work in postcode 3583 than in most similar areas. The local unemployment rate has risen to 7.8%, which is a little above the national figure. This shift is most visible in full-time employment, which has fallen by 13 percentage points since 2016.

Only 55.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the Victorian average of 62.4%. Full-time employment is also well below the national figure at 49.3%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest employer at 16.0%, followed by retail trade at 12.0% and education and training at 10.7%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 26.7%. Other common roles include community and personal service workers at 14.7% and labourers at 13.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 55.8% | — |
| Employed full-time | 49.3% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 16.0%, Retail trade 12.0%, Education & training 10.7%, Wholesale trade 6.7%, Public administration & safety 6.7%, Health care & social assistance 6.7%, Accommodation & food 5.3%, Electricity, gas & water 4.0%, Professional & technical 4.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 26.7%, Community & personal service 14.7%, Labourers 13.3%, Technicians & trades 12.0%, Professionals 9.3%, Clerical & administrative 8.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.0%, Sales workers 5.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3583/3583-vic/topic/employment