Overview
EMPLOYED
967,200
PART-TIME SHARE
61%
WORKFORCE SHARE
6.5%
FEMALE SHARE
52%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
$1,300
MEDIAN AGE
26
Accommodation and Food Services is a large employing industry. Around 6.5% of workers have their main job in this industry.
This industry includes:
- short-term accommodation providers
- cafes, restaurants and takeaway food services
- pubs, taverns, bars and clubs
- clubs providing hospitality services to members.
Median earnings are $1,300 per week, lower than all industries median earnings of $1,741.
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Employment
Employment in the Accommodation and Food Services industry grew over the 20 years to February 2026.
The number of workers grew by 8,900 (or 0.9%) over the last year.
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Sectors
Cafes, Restaurants and Takeaway Food Services is the largest sector in the Accommodation and Food Services industry, employing 696,600 workers.
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Occupations
Waiters is the largest employing occupation in the Accommodation and Food 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 |
|---|---|
| 4315 | Waiters |
| 3513 | Chefs |
| 8513 | Kitchenhands |
| 4311 | Bar Attendants and Baristas |
| 6211 | Sales Assistants (General) |
| 1411 | Cafe and Restaurant Managers |
| 8511 | Fast Food Cooks |
| 4312 | Cafe Workers |
| 1421 | Retail Managers |
| 3514 | Cooks |
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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.