- Metropolitan Melbourne accounts for around 80% of all new workers expected to enter the Victorian labour market over the next 3 years.
- The inner and western metropolitan areas are expected to account for the highest proportion of new workers.
- Health care and social assistance, construction and professional service industries are the highest growth industries in metropolitan Melbourne.
Top occupations in demand
| Occupation | New workers expected |
|---|---|
| Ageing and disability carers | 10,900 |
| Primary school teachers | 9,000 |
| Registered nurses | 7,100 |
| Carpenters and joiners | 6,700 |
| Secondary school teachers | 6,300 |
New workers expected in metropolitan Melbourne, 2025–28
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