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Future job growth in Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds

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

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The future workforce

Agriculture, food processing and forestry are just some of the industries with growing career opportunities.

The region’s population is ageing, so workers with skills in health care are also in demand.

Tourism is steadily on the rebound post-pandemic, creating jobs in hospitality, retail, construction and recreational services.

There’s also been significant investment in road and rail links connecting the region with surrounding areas. A growing number of visitors means more growth and more opportunity.

Whether you’re a builder or chef, farmer or nurse, Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds has something for you.

The projected number of new workers expected in Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds is:

Top jobs with a VET pathway

Below are some top occupations in Warrnambool, Hamilton 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 1,967 302 1,012
Child carers 489 60 234
Construction managers 489 145 211
Livestock farmers 5,336 527 1,603
Nursing support and personal care workers 446 67 219

Top industries

Below are the top industries in Warrnambool, Hamilton 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 10,914 1,351 4,937
Agriculture, forestry and fishing 9,820 819 2,646
Construction 5,264 669 1,459
Education and training 4,407 393 1,433
Accommodation and food services 4,120 169 933
Retail trade 5,770 129 926
Transport, postal and warehousing 2,358 114 693
Public administration and safety 2,946 171 681
Professional, scientific and technical services 2,223 156 469

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Updated 3 March 2025

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