Clarkes Hill · Suburb / Locality

Jobs & Industry in Clarkes Hill

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

A high unemployment rate of 13.2% marks the current job market in Clarkes Hill, which is well above the national figure. While more adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, far fewer people have full-time roles compared to the rest of Victoria.

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📍 Clarkes Hill, Suburb / Locality

Where Clarkes Hill sits — Unemployment rate

13.2%
  • 0.0%–0.7%: 3703 areas
  • 0.7%–1.4%: 103 areas
  • 1.4%–2.1%: 342 areas
  • 2.1%–2.9%: 614 areas
  • 2.9%–3.6%: 1044 areas
  • 3.6%–4.3%: 1267 areas
  • 4.3%–5.0%: 1094 areas
  • 5.0%–5.7%: 751 areas
  • 5.7%–6.4%: 629 areas
  • 6.4%–7.1%: 426 areas
  • 7.1%–7.9%: 306 areas
  • 7.9%–8.6%: 245 areas
  • 8.6%–9.3%: 201 areas
  • 9.3%–10.0%: 136 areas
  • 10.0%–10.7%: 158 areas
  • 10.7%–11.4%: 91 areas
  • 11.4%–12.1%: 90 areas
  • 12.1%–12.9%: 66 areas
  • 12.9%–13.6%: 76 areas
  • 13.6%–14.3%: 41 areas
  • 14.3%–15.0%: 37 areas
  • 15.0%–15.7%: 37 areas
  • 15.7%–16.4%: 23 areas
  • 16.4%–17.1%: 22 areas
  • 17.1%–17.9%: 25 areas
  • 17.9%–18.6%: 23 areas
  • 18.6%–19.3%: 20 areas
  • 19.3%–20.0%: 167 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Clarkes Hill — higher than 94% of areas.

Unemployment rate compared with the state and national average
Clarkes Hill13.2%
3352, VIC 2.8%
Victoria 5.0%
Australia 5.1%

Labour force

Employment, participation and unemployment.

The unemployment rate is among the highest for areas of this size, sitting at 13.2%. This is well above the 5.0% seen across Victoria, and full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 50.0%.

13.2%

Higher than 94% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 0.0%
  • 2021: 13.2%

Unemployed people as a share of the labour force (aged 15+).

65.5%

Higher than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 73.3%
  • 2021: 65.5%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in the labour force.

50.0%

Lower than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 57.6%
  • 2021: 50.0%

Share of employed people who worked full-time.

Industries

The industries that employ local workers.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry for 42.5% of the workforce. Other common sectors include health care and social assistance at 17.5%, followed by construction and transport at 12.5% each.

Industries people work in

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In Clarkes Hill, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 46%, followed by Health care & social assistance (19%) and Construction (14%).

Occupations

The kinds of jobs people do.

Managers make up the largest group of workers at 32.5%, followed by professionals at 25.0%. Clerical and administrative roles account for 15.0% of jobs, while technicians, trades and labourers each represent 12.5%.

Occupations people work in

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In Clarkes Hill, the largest group is Managers at 31%, followed by Professionals (24%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

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 Clarkes Hill [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20568/clarkes-hill/topic/employment