Motor mechanics is the top employing occupation in the industry, with a mostly male, full-time employed, VET qualified workforce.
Largest employing occupations within the industry by sex, employed part-time and highest education attainment
Note: Percentages may not add up to exactly 100% due to rounding.
Number employed by sex², ABS Census 2021
Occupation | Number of workers | Percentage male | Percentage female |
|---|---|---|---|
Motor mechanics | 13,600 | 98% | 2% |
Hairdressers | 13,000 | 19% | 81% |
Beauty therapists | 7,300 | 2% | 98% |
Fitness instructors | 3,900 | 46% | 54% |
Ministers of religion | 3,100 | 72% | 28% |
Panelbeaters | 2,600 | 99% | 1% |
Animal attendants and trainers | 2,500 | 16% | 84% |
Other personal service workers | 2,400 | 34% | 66% |
Retail managers | 2,100 | 37% | 63% |
Metal fitters and machinists | 1,900 | 99% | 1% |
Percentage working part-time in 2021
Occupation | Percentage working part-time |
|---|---|
Motor mechanics | 17% |
Hairdressers | 68% |
Beauty therapists | 78% |
Fitness instructors | 78% |
Ministers of religion | 33% |
Panelbeaters | 15% |
Animal attendants and trainers | 70% |
Other personal service workers | 75% |
Retail managers | 42% |
Metal fitters and machinists | 13% |
Highest educational attainment in 2021
Occupation | Percentage VET | Percentage higher education | Percentage no post-school qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
Motor mechanics | 75% | 5% | 20% |
Hairdressers | 81% | 3% | 16% |
Beauty therapists | 63% | 12% | 25% |
Fitness instructors | 55% | 34% | 11% |
Ministers of religion | 18% | 76% | 6% |
Panel beaters | 73% | 2% | 25% |
Animal attendants and trainers | 40% | 18% | 42% |
Other personal service workers | 31% | 27% | 42% |
Retail managers | 57% | 19% | 24% |
Metal fitters and machinists | 79% | 2% | 19% |
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