Overview
EMPLOYED
272,400
PART-TIME SHARE
46%
WORKFORCE SHARE
1.9%
FEMALE SHARE
49%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
$1,641
MEDIAN AGE
33
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 $1,641 per week, lower than all industries median earnings of $1,700.
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Employment
Employment in the Arts and Recreation Services industry grew over the 20 years to August 2025.
The number of workers grew by 7,900 (or 3%) over the last year.
| Quarterly employment, Arts and Recreation Services | Employment |
|---|---|
| 169700 | |
| 172100 | |
| 174600 | |
| 177000 | |
| 179300 | |
| 181600 | |
| 183800 | |
| 185800 | |
| 187800 | |
| 189500 | |
| 191100 | |
| 192500 | |
| 193900 | |
| 195100 | |
| 196100 | |
| 197100 | |
| 197900 | |
| 198700 | |
| 199400 | |
| 200200 | |
| 201000 | |
| 201900 | |
| 202800 | |
| 203800 | |
| 204800 | |
| 205700 | |
| 206600 | |
| 207500 | |
| 208300 | |
| 209200 | |
| 210000 | |
| 210900 | |
| 211900 | |
| 212900 | |
| 214100 | |
| 215400 | |
| 216900 | |
| 218400 | |
| 219900 | |
| 221400 | |
| 222800 | |
| 224200 | |
| 225500 | |
| 226900 | |
| 228200 | |
| 229600 | |
| 231000 | |
| 232500 | |
| 234000 | |
| 235500 | |
| 236800 | |
| 237800 | |
| 238700 | |
| 239300 | |
| 239600 | |
| 239800 | |
| 239700 | |
| 239400 | |
| 239100 | |
| 240600 | |
| 242100 | |
| 244100 | |
| 246400 | |
| 248900 | |
| 251600 | |
| 254400 | |
| 257200 | |
| 259800 | |
| 262200 | |
| 264500 | |
| 266600 | |
| 268600 | |
| 270500 | |
| 272400 |
Sectors
Sports and Physical Recreation Activities is the largest sector in the Arts and Recreation Services industry, employing 118,300 workers.
| Employment by industry sectors | Employment |
|---|---|
| Sports and Physical Recreation Activities | 118300 |
| Creative and Performing Arts Activities | 54000 |
| Gambling Activities | 27200 |
| Parks and Gardens Operations | 27000 |
| Amusement and Other Recreation Activities | 17300 |
| Museum Operation | 11500 |
| Horse and Dog Racing Activities | 10900 |
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 |
| 4521 | Fitness Instructors |
| 1491 | Amusement, Fitness and Sports Centre Managers |
| 4524 | Sportspersons |
| 5421 | Receptionists |
| 2112 | Music Professionals |
| 2114 | Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals |
| 3623 | Greenkeepers |
| 4311 | Bar Attendants and Baristas |
| 2111 | Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers |
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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.