Transport, Postal and Warehousing

Overview

EMPLOYED

754,500

PART-TIME SHARE

23%

WORKFORCE SHARE

5.1%

FEMALE SHARE

22%

MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS

$1,608

MEDIAN AGE

43

Around 5.1% of workers have their main job in the Transport, Postal and Warehousing industry.

Businesses in this industry are involved in transport passengers and freight by road, rail, water or air. This includes scenic and sightseeing Transport.

Businesses involved in goods warehousing and storage activities are also included.

Median earnings are $1,608 per week, lower than all industries median earnings of $1,741.

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    Employment

    Employment in the Transport, Postal and Warehousing industry grew over the 20 years to February 2026.
    The number of workers grew by 15,300 (or 2.1%) over the last year.

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    Sectors

    Road Freight Transport is the largest sector in the Transport, Postal and Warehousing industry, employing 201,400 workers.

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    Occupations

    Truck Drivers is the largest employing occupation in the Transport, Postal and Warehousing industry.

    The 10 largest employing occupations are shown below.

    Some occupations are common across a number of industries.

    Largest employing occupations

    Source: Ranked using ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2025, four-quarter average data, customised report.
    ANZSCO CodeOccupation title
    7331Truck Drivers
    7411Storepersons
    7321Delivery Drivers
    7311Automobile Drivers
    5612Couriers and Postal Deliverers
    7312Bus and Coach Drivers
    5912Transport and Despatch Clerks
    7213Forklift Drivers
    1336Supply, Distribution and Procurement Managers
    7313Train and Tram Drivers
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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.

       

      Industry data - February 2026.xlsx

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