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Future job growth in Wangaratta, Wodonga and surrounds

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

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The future workforce

Wangaratta, Wodonga and surrounds is buzzing with activity.

Tourism is flourishing. Demand for goods produced in the region is steadily climbing. National and multi-national companies are hiring and expanding to meet the demand.

There is significant job creation across construction, health care and community services. The region also has four solar farms. Expect opportunities in renewable energy.

Wangaratta, Wodonga and surrounds needs a bigger workforce. Today, there are many initiatives connecting job seekers with industry. If you’re looking at your training and career options, explore this region and find your pathway.

The projected number of new workers expected in Wangaratta, Wodonga and surrounds is:

Top jobs with a VET pathway

Below are some top occupations in Wangaratta, Wodonga 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 1,694 280 1,038
Education Aides 730 63 181
Electricians 1,072 51 263
Livestock farmers 2,511 300 923
Nursing support and personal care workers 572 88 311

Top industries

Below are the top industries in Wangaratta, Wodonga and surrounds. 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 12,169 1,566 6,067
Construction 8,071 997 2,549
Education and training 6,422 610 2,257
Accommodation and food services 6,152 425 1,791
Agriculture, forestry and fishing 4,869 432 1,609
Retail trade 7,218 328 1,553
Public administration and safety 4,683 313 1,373
Transport, postal and warehousing 3,438 219 1,143
Manufacturing 6,702 256 977
Professional, scientific and technical services 2,860 335 836

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Updated 3 March 2025

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