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Future job growth in Melbourne’s north

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

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The future workforce

Melbourne’s northern region is a transport and logistics hub because it has links to key transport pathways by road and air. There is high demand for transport and manufacturing jobs.

It is one of the fastest growing regions by population in Victoria. This growth provides new jobs and skills opportunities as large infrastructure projects continue. A growing population also means there is high demand for health and community services.

Key industrial hubs like Epping and Broadmeadows give people nearby job opportunities. Manufacturing is a major job provider to people from across Victoria.

Major government investments in infrastructure are helping to grow jobs for the future.

The projected number of new workers expected in Ballarat and surrounds is:

Top jobs with a VET pathway

Below are some top occupations in northern metropolitan Melbourne 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 9,464 1,951 7,350
Carpenters and joiners 6,292 919 2,337
Child carers 6,092 710 3,191
Education aides 3,658 351 1,368
Nursing support and personal care workers 3,142 571 2,178

Top industries

Below are the top 10 industries in northern metropolitan Melbourne 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 73,399 11,884 48,030
Construction 51,094 10,210 26,051
Education and training 40,575 4,700 19,750
Transport, postal and warehousing 39,211 4,530 18,120
Retail trade 42,844 3,114 15,560
Manufacturing 41,270 3,218 11,617
Professional, scientific and technical services 23,764 2,800 10,134
Accommodation and food services 26,331 2,073 10,097
Public administration and safety 20,297 2,073 8,602
Administrative and support services 12,499 1,242 5,756

Resources to plan your next steps

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Training and careers in growing industries

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Updated 3 March 2025

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