Percentage of workers who have their main job in this industry.
The number of people this industry employs in Australia.
This is the projected amount this industry will grow in Australia over the next 5 years.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), Employment Projections, May 2023.
Current and future employment in Australia
See how Australia's Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing industry is projected to grow by 11.4% over a 10-year period compared to an average Australian industry growth rate of 14.2%.
Largest employing occupations
This table shows the top 10 occupations in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing by employment numbers.
Livestock Farmers |
Crop Farmers |
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer |
Crop Farm Workers |
Livestock Farm Workers |
Agricultural, Forestry and Horticultural Plant Operators |
Bookkeeper |
Packers |
Garden and Nursery Labourers |
Deck and Fishing Hands |
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, 2021
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