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Future job growth in Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds

Explore jobs in demand and how many workers will be needed in the coming years.

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The future workforce

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest cities. On average, the Loddon Campaspe region has an older population than Victoria as a whole. As people retire from the workforce, this will contribute to a steady rise in job growth.

The region’s tourism and hospitality industries are also expanding. Heritage, food, wine and culture experiences will continue to draw visitors.

Add to this investments in mental health, disability, early learning, and reforms to aged and home care. Opportunities in the region are boundless.

Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds is home to many training institutes with close industry connections. If you’re considering your training and career options, it’s a great place to start.

The projected number of new workers expected in Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds is:

Top jobs with a VET pathway

Below are some top occupations in Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds which can be entered through a Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathway. Figures show the number of workers in 2024 and the new workers expected to enter the workforce by 2027 and 2034.

‘New workers expected’ accounts for workers adding new jobs to the economy and replacing retirees over the next 3 and 10 years. These projections are estimates only. There will be additional jobs available as people move between jobs and industries.

Occupation Workers 2024 New workers expected by 2027 New workers expected by 2034
Aged and disabled carers 3,718 664 2,431
Child carers 1,336 123 585
Education Aides 1,226 101 345
Electricians 1,745 166 478
Livestock farmers 2,165 239 838

Top industries

Below are the top 10 industries in Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds in 2024. Figures show the number of workers in 2024 and the new workers expected to enter the workforce by 2027 and 2034.

‘New workers expected’ accounts for workers adding new jobs to the economy and replacing retirees over the next 3 and 10 years. These projections are estimates only. There will be additional jobs available as people move between jobs and industries.

Industry Workers 2024 New workers expected by 2027 New workers expected by 2034
Health care and social assistance 25,143 3,413 13,445
Construction 13,061 1,855 4,821
Education and training 10,176 1,145 4,113
Retail trade 12,974 580 3,170
Accommodation and food services 8,767 625 2,699
Agriculture, forestry and fishing 6,989 722 2,442
Professional, scientific and technical services 6,518 647 2,165
Public administration and safety 6,331 504 2,019
Manufacturing 10,136 452 1,757
Transport, postal and warehousing 3,948 424 1,466

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Updated 3 March 2025

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