# Jobs & Industry — 3638, VIC

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

Area: 3638, VIC (Postcode)

Agriculture, forestry and fishing employ 17.2% of the workforce in postcode 3638, making it a key driver of the local economy. While the unemployment rate is a steady 4.1%, fewer adults here are working or looking for work compared to the state and national figures.

About 56.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the Victorian figure of 62.4%. Full-time employment has also fallen by 4.3 percentage points since 2011 to reach 56.7%.

The local economy is led by agriculture, forestry and fishing at 17.2%, followed by health care and social assistance at 14.7% and manufacturing at 11.6%.

Managers are the most common occupation at 18.9%, while labourers make up 14.7% of the workforce. Other common roles include technicians and trades at 13.4% and professionals at 13.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | -1.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 56.7% | +3.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 56.7% | -7.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 17.2%, Health care & social assistance 14.7%, Manufacturing 11.6%, Retail trade 9.0%, Construction 8.7%, Education & training 8.2%, Transport & warehousing 4.4%, Other services 3.8%, Accommodation & food 3.0%, Public administration & safety 2.8%, Wholesale trade 2.6%, Professional & technical 2.5%, Administrative & support 2.2%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Finance & insurance 1.0%, Arts & recreation 0.7%, Rental & real estate 0.6%, Media & telecommunications 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 18.9%, Labourers 14.7%, Technicians & trades 13.4%, Professionals 13.2%, Community & personal service 11.8%, Clerical & administrative 10.4%, Sales workers 8.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3638/3638-vic/topic/employment