The accommodation and food services is Victoria's seventh-largest employing industry, with a high proportion of young and culturally diverse workers.
Employment
Employment by industry, 2025
- 231,000 Employed1 2025
- 6.1% Victorian employment share
- 7th Share rank.
Employment by industry subdivision, 2025
| Industry subdivision | Number of workers |
|---|---|
| Food and beverage services | 215,000 |
| Accommodation | 16,600 |
Workforce profile
Note: Percentages may not add up to exactly 100% due to rounding.
Age distribution, 2021
Age profile – industry
| Age | Percentage of workers |
|---|---|
| 15-24 years | 46% |
| 25-49 years | 40% |
| 50 years and over | 15% |
Age profile – all industries
| Age | Percentage of workers |
|---|---|
| 15-24 years | 14% |
| 25-49 years | 57% |
| 50 years and over | 29% |
Sex distribution², 2021
Sex distribution – industry
| Sex | Percentage of workers |
|---|---|
| Female | 53% |
| Male | 47% |
Sex distribution – all industries
| Sex | Percentage of workers |
|---|---|
| Female | 49% |
| Male | 51% |
Highest level of education, 2021
Highest level of education – industry
| Education | Percentage of workers |
|---|---|
| VET | 25% |
| Higher education | 19% |
| No post-school qualifications | 57% |
Highest level of education – all industries
| Education | Percentage of workers |
|---|---|
| VET | 30% |
| Higher education | 41% |
| No post-school qualifications | 29% |
Workforce diversity
First Nations employment, 2021
| Group | Percentage identifying as First Nations |
|---|---|
| Industry | 0.8% |
| All industries | 0.7% |
| Working age population | 0.9% |
Speaks a language other than English³, 2021
| Group | Percentage speaking a language other than English at home |
|---|---|
| Industry | 36.1% |
| All industries | 27.4% |
| Working age population | 34.4% |
Needs assistance with core activities⁴, 2021
| Group | Percentage needing assistance with core activities |
|---|---|
| Industry | 1.0% |
| All industries | 0.9% |
| Working age population | 3.2% |
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