2.5% ▼ -10.0%
Lower than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.8%
- 2016: 2.6%
- 2021: 2.5%
Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).
3739, VIC · Postcode
Jobs & Industry in 3739, VIC
Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.
A huge 21.3% of the workforce in postcode 3739 works in agriculture, forestry and fishing. This strong farming presence defines the local economy, though overall employment levels are lower than the state average. While few people are out of work, the number of adults working or looking for work has dropped significantly since 2011.
Labour force
Employment, participation and unemployment.
The unemployment rate is a very low 2.5%, which is much lower than most similar areas. However, full-time work is less common here than elsewhere, with only 52.5% of the workforce in full-time roles compared to the 59.2% state figure.
58.8% ▼ -13.7%
Lower than 55% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 68.1%
- 2016: 66.9%
- 2021: 58.8%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.
52.5% ▼ -1.6%
Lower than 85% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 53.3%
- 2016: 51.4%
- 2021: 52.5%
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Industries
The industries that employ local workers.
Farming and forestry are the primary employers at 21.3%, followed by construction at 13.9%. Manufacturing and accommodation and food services each account for 9.8% of local jobs.
Occupations
The kinds of jobs people do.
Managers make up the largest group of workers at 27.0%, with labourers following closely at 23.8%. Clerical and administrative staff account for 13.1% of the local workforce.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jobs & Industry in 3739, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3739/3739-vic/topic/employment