# Jobs & Industry — 3921, VIC

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

Area: 3921, VIC (Postcode)

Fewer people are working or looking for work in postcode 3921 than a decade ago, with the share of full-time employees falling by 15 percentage points since 2011. This shift has left the area with a much lower employment rate than most other parts of the country. Currently, only 48.3% of adults are in the labour force.

Full-time work is far less common here than in Victoria, where 59.2% of people work full-time compared to just 47.4% in this area. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is about the same as the national figure and higher than most similar areas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 36.8% of the workforce. Construction follows at 8.8%, with transport and warehousing and professional services both accounting for 7.0%.

Managers make up a large share of the local workforce at 38.6%. Other common roles include professionals at 14.0%, while community service workers, machinery operators, and labourers each account for 7.0%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | -30.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 48.3% | -12.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 47.4% | -23.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 36.8%, Construction 8.8%, Transport & warehousing 7.0%, Professional & technical 7.0%, Public administration & safety 5.3%, Health care & social assistance 5.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 38.6%, Professionals 14.0%, Community & personal service 7.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.0%, Labourers 7.0%, Sales workers 5.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3921/3921-vic/topic/employment