# Jobs & Industry — 3946, VIC

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

Area: 3946, VIC (Postcode)

A strong focus on farming and management shapes the local workforce in postcode 3946. Over a quarter of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. While the unemployment rate is lower than the national figure, fewer people here work full-time compared to most other areas.

About 61.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the national figure. However, full-time employment is well below the Victorian average at 53.8% and has fallen since 2016.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry here, employing 27.2% of the workforce. Other common fields include health care and social assistance at 13.9% and construction at 10.8%.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 31.6%. Professionals follow at 17.7%, while technicians and tradespeople account for 15.2% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 61.5% | — |
| Employed full-time | 53.8% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 27.2%, Health care & social assistance 13.9%, Construction 10.8%, Professional & technical 5.7%, Administrative & support 5.7%, Accommodation & food 5.1%, Wholesale trade 3.8%, Transport & warehousing 3.8%, Education & training 3.8%, Manufacturing 3.2%, Retail trade 3.2%, Other services 3.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 31.6%, Professionals 17.7%, Technicians & trades 15.2%, Clerical & administrative 9.5%, Community & personal service 8.2%, Labourers 7.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.1%, Sales workers 3.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3946/3946-vic/topic/employment