# Jobs & Industry — 3622, VIC

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

Area: 3622, VIC (Postcode)

A drop in the share of adults working or looking for work to 64.8% since 2011 marks a shift in the workforce for postcode 3622. Despite this, the area maintains a very strong employment record. The unemployment rate is just 1.1%, which is well below the national figure.

While 64.8% of adults are working or looking for work, this is well above the Australian figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is steady at 59.6%, which is about the same as the state and national levels.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant employer here, accounting for 36.3% of jobs. Health care and social assistance follows at 12.0%, while manufacturing employs 7.5% of the workforce.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 31.8%. Other common roles include professionals at 13.1% and labourers at 11.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 1.1% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 64.8% | -6.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.6% | +1.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 36.3%, Health care & social assistance 12.0%, Manufacturing 7.5%, Transport & warehousing 7.1%, Construction 5.6%, Retail trade 5.6%, Accommodation & food 4.9%, Education & training 3.7%, Professional & technical 3.4%, Public administration & safety 2.6%, Other services 2.2%, Finance & insurance 1.5%, Wholesale trade 1.1%, Arts & recreation 1.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 31.8%, Professionals 13.1%, Labourers 11.6%, Technicians & trades 11.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.0%, Clerical & administrative 8.2%, Community & personal service 7.1%, Sales workers 6.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3622/3622-vic/topic/employment