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Future job growth in Mildura, Swan Hill and surrounds

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

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The future workforce

There’s a lot happening in Mildura, Swan Hill and surrounds. Many workers are reaching retirement age, which in turn opens up new opportunities for the next generation of workers. The Mallee region’s renowned food production base is growing, with flow on effects for every industry.

Also on the horizon is renewable energy. The region has seen local investment in this area, particularly in solar. The future of energy is clean and that means jobs in Mildura, Swan Hill and surrounds.

So whether you want to work in farming, health care, education or infrastructure, there are plenty of opportunities to explore in this region.

The projected number of new workers expected in Mildura, Swan Hill and surrounds is:

Top jobs with a VET pathway

Below are some top occupations in Mildura, Swan Hill 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 1,587 232 776
Child carers 471 57 204
Crop farmers 1,710 175 474
Mixed crop and livestock farmers 1,579 169 524
Nursing support and personal care workers 478 66 215

Top industries

Below are the top industries in Mildura, Swan Hill 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 9,004 1,063 3,879
Agriculture, forestry and fishing 8,541 773 2,191
Education and training 4,158 325 1,283
Construction 4,547 532 1,161
Retail trade 5,649 90 781
Accommodation and food services 3,229 112 684
Administrative and support services 1,908 111 550
Transport, postal and warehousing 2,204 100 548
Public administration and safety 2,711 133 547

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Updated 3 March 2025

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