# Jobs & Industry — Tumut - Tumbarumba

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

Area: Tumut - Tumbarumba (Sub-region (SA3))

Agriculture, forestry and fishing are the main employers in Tumut - Tumbarumba, where 16.2% of the workforce is employed in these fields. This region has a strong full-time employment rate of 60.5%, which is a little above the national figure. However, fewer adults here are working or looking for work compared to most other areas.

Full-time work is more common here than in most areas, though this rate fell 3.7 percentage points since 2011. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is lower than most areas and has fallen 1.3 percentage points over the last decade.

The local workforce is concentrated in primary and secondary industries, with 16.2% in agriculture, forestry and fishing, and 12.6% in manufacturing. Health care and social assistance also employ a significant 11.1% of people.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 16.9%, followed closely by labourers at 16.5%. Technicians and trades people account for another 13.9% of the local workforce.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | -23.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 56.3% | -3.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.5% | -5.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 16.2%, Manufacturing 12.6%, Health care & social assistance 11.1%, Retail trade 7.9%, Construction 7.6%, Education & training 7.3%, Accommodation & food 6.9%, Public administration & safety 5.9%, Transport & warehousing 3.8%, Administrative & support 3.2%, Other services 3.0%, Electricity, gas & water 2.6%, Professional & technical 2.3%, Arts & recreation 1.3%, Wholesale trade 1.3%, Finance & insurance 0.9%, Rental & real estate 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%, Mining 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 16.9%, Labourers 16.5%, Technicians & trades 13.9%, Professionals 12.5%, Community & personal service 11.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.6%, Clerical & administrative 9.4%, Sales workers 6.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/11302/tumut-tumbarumba/topic/employment