# Jobs & Industry — 3649, VIC

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

Area: 3649, VIC (Postcode)

A higher unemployment rate than most other areas marks the job market in postcode 3649. While about 59.7% of adults are working or looking for work, the jobless rate has climbed to 6.7%. This is a little above the national and state figures, and it has risen by 3.8 points since 2011.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is 59.7%, which is a little below the 61.1% national figure. Full-time employment stands at 58.1%, nearly the same as the Australian average of 58.9%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 32% of the workforce. Other common industries include health care and social assistance at 10.4%, and retail trade at 9%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 27.9%, followed by labourers at 18.9%. Community and personal service workers account for 11.7% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | +134.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.7% | -4.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.1% | -1.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 32.0%, Health care & social assistance 10.4%, Retail trade 9.0%, Manufacturing 6.8%, Construction 6.8%, Education & training 6.3%, Accommodation & food 5.0%, Transport & warehousing 3.6%, Wholesale trade 3.2%, Public administration & safety 3.2%, Other services 2.3%, Professional & technical 1.8%, Administrative & support 1.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 27.9%, Labourers 18.9%, Community & personal service 11.7%, Sales workers 10.8%, Professionals 9.5%, Clerical & administrative 7.7%, Technicians & trades 6.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3649/3649-vic/topic/employment