# Jobs & Industry — 3594, VIC

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

Area: 3594, VIC (Postcode)

A quarter of workers in postcode 3594 are employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, making it the dominant industry for the area. While full-time employment is steady at 59.4%, the unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The share of adults working or looking for work rose 7.9 percentage points since 2011 to reach 58.3%. This is well below the Victorian figure of 62.4%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest employer at 25.2%, followed by health care and social assistance at 10.2% and construction at 9.4%.

Labourers make up the largest group of workers at 29.9%. Technicians and trades people follow at 13.8%, with professionals, clerical staff, and machinery operators each accounting for 9.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | +0.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 58.3% | +15.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.4% | -2.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 25.2%, Health care & social assistance 10.2%, Construction 9.4%, Accommodation & food 7.9%, Education & training 7.5%, Manufacturing 5.5%, Transport & warehousing 5.5%, Public administration & safety 5.1%, Retail trade 4.7%, Other services 4.7%, Wholesale trade 2.0%, Professional & technical 1.6%, Arts & recreation 1.6%, Finance & insurance 1.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 29.9%, Technicians & trades 13.8%, Professionals 9.8%, Clerical & administrative 9.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.8%, Community & personal service 9.4%, Managers 9.1%, Sales workers 7.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3594/3594-vic/topic/employment