# Jobs & Industry — 3886, VIC

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

Area: 3886, VIC (Postcode)

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work in postcode 3886 compared to most similar areas. Only 51.3% of adults are in the labour force, and the local unemployment rate has climbed to 5.7%. This reflects a workforce that is significantly smaller than the state and national figures.

The share of adults working or looking for work is far below the Victorian average, falling 7.7 percentage points since 2011. While the unemployment rate is about the same as the national figure, it rose 4.2 points over the last decade.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest employer in the area, accounting for 21.7% of jobs. Health care and social assistance also make up a significant share at 14.9%.

Managers are the most common occupation at 19.9%, followed by labourers at 16.8%. Technicians, trades, and machinery operators each make up 15.5% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | +283.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 51.3% | -13.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.8% | +3.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 21.7%, Health care & social assistance 14.9%, Construction 8.7%, Education & training 8.7%, Manufacturing 6.8%, Transport & warehousing 6.8%, Retail trade 5.6%, Other services 5.6%, Public administration & safety 5.0%, Accommodation & food 4.3%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Wholesale trade 1.9%, Professional & technical 1.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 19.9%, Labourers 16.8%, Technicians & trades 15.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 15.5%, Community & personal service 9.9%, Professionals 9.3%, Clerical & administrative 6.8%, Sales workers 5.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3886/3886-vic/topic/employment