At a glance

This page gives you a high-level overview of the Australian agricultural workforce.

252,000

 people are employed in agriculture, representing 1.8% of the Australian workforce¹

34.4%

of the workforce is female¹

70.3%

are employed full-time¹

42.9%

are employed on a casual basis²

$1,100

is the average weekly earnings²

50

years is the median worker’s age³

¹ As of May 2023 (Source: ABS)
² As of August 2022 (Source: ABS)
³ As of August 2021 (Source: ABS)

Trends over time  

Dive into a data detailed factsheet that aims to help foster a deeper understanding of the agricultural landscape, recognising the pivotal role that the workforce plays in this sector, and its broader contributions to the economy. At a glance, you will be able to compare trends in agricultural employment across various indicators.

Key highlight (as of September 2023)

• The number of Working Holiday Makers is increasing and nearing pre-COVID levels.

Download the factsheet 

• Australian Agricultural Labour Factsheet – September 2023
• Australian Agricultural Labour Factsheet – June 2023

For more, read ABARES workforce research and visit agricultural workforce data sources.