Overview
EMPLOYED
274,300
PART-TIME SHARE
46%
WORKFORCE SHARE
1.9%
FEMALE SHARE
49%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
$1,450
MEDIAN AGE
35
Arts and Recreation Services is a small employing industry. Around 1.9% of workers have their main job in this industry.
This diverse industry includes:
- professional and recreational sports
- creative and performing arts
- Museums
- Zoos and botanical gardens
- amusement parks and recreation centres
- casinos and gambling activities.
Median earnings are $1,450 per week, lower than all industries median earnings of $1,600.
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Employment
Employment in the Arts and Recreation Services industry grew over the 20 years to August 2024.
The number of workers grew by 16,600 (or 6.4%) over the last year.
| Quarterly employment, Arts and Recreation Services | Employment |
|---|---|
| 159900 | |
| 162200 | |
| 164700 | |
| 167200 | |
| 169700 | |
| 172100 | |
| 174600 | |
| 177000 | |
| 179300 | |
| 181600 | |
| 183800 | |
| 185800 | |
| 187800 | |
| 189500 | |
| 191100 | |
| 192500 | |
| 193800 | |
| 195100 | |
| 196100 | |
| 197100 | |
| 197900 | |
| 198600 | |
| 199400 | |
| 200200 | |
| 201000 | |
| 201900 | |
| 202800 | |
| 203800 | |
| 204700 | |
| 205700 | |
| 206600 | |
| 207400 | |
| 208300 | |
| 209100 | |
| 210000 | |
| 210900 | |
| 211900 | |
| 213000 | |
| 214200 | |
| 215500 | |
| 217000 | |
| 218500 | |
| 220100 | |
| 221600 | |
| 223000 | |
| 224400 | |
| 225800 | |
| 227100 | |
| 228500 | |
| 229800 | |
| 231300 | |
| 232800 | |
| 234300 | |
| 235700 | |
| 237000 | |
| 238000 | |
| 238800 | |
| 239300 | |
| 239600 | |
| 239700 | |
| 239500 | |
| 239200 | |
| 238700 | |
| 240100 | |
| 241900 | |
| 244300 | |
| 247100 | |
| 250300 | |
| 253900 | |
| 257800 | |
| 261800 | |
| 265900 | |
| 270100 | |
| 274300 |
Sectors
Sports and Physical Recreation Activities is the largest sector in the Arts and Recreation Services industry, employing 118,400 workers.
| Employment by industry sectors | Employment |
|---|---|
| Sports and Physical Recreation Activities | 118400 |
| Creative and Performing Arts Activities | 49600 |
| Parks and Gardens Operations | 26300 |
| Gambling Activities | 25500 |
| Amusement and Other Recreation Activities | 19600 |
| Museum Operation | 12500 |
| Horse and Dog Racing Activities | 11600 |
Occupations
Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials is the largest employing occupation in the Arts and Recreation Services industry.
The 10 largest employing occupations are shown below.
Some occupations are common across a number of industries.
Largest employing occupations
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation title |
|---|---|
| 4523 | Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials |
| 4524 | Sportspersons |
| 4521 | Fitness Instructors |
| 1491 | Amusement, Fitness and Sports Centre Managers |
| 2112 | Music Professionals |
| 5421 | Receptionists |
| 6211 | Sales Assistants (General) |
| 3622 | Gardeners |
| 3623 | Greenkeepers |
| 1399 | Other Specialist Managers |
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Industry data
This file contains data for all 19 industries to make comparing industry data easy. Information available includes:
- industry overview
- industry employment (20-year time series)
- industry sector employment
- top employing occupations by industry.