Workforce share in Australia
Percentage of workers who have their main job in this industry.
Employed in Australia
The number of people this industry employs in Australia.
Industry growth in Australia
This is the projected amount this industry will grow by in Australia over the next 5 years.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), Employment Projections, May 2023.
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Current and future employment in Australia
See how Australia's Financial and Insurance Services industry is projected to grow by 13.8% 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 Financial and Insurance Services by employment numbers.
| Financial Investment Advisers and Managers |
| Bank Worker |
| Financial Brokers |
| Insurance, Money Market and Statistical Clerks |
| Credit or Loans Officer |
| Accountants |
| Software and Applications Programmers |
| Financial Dealers |
| Advertising, Public Relations and Sales Managers |
| Other Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers |
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, 2021
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