OSCA 392131

Barber

Overview

  • Employed persons

    5,100

  • Employment status

    54.3% Full time

    45.5% Part time

  • Median age

    31 years

  • Employment by sex

    28.7% Female

    71.2% Male

    Moderately male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    2.7%

  • Main employing industry

    Other Services

Indicator Barber Total employment
Employed persons 5,100 12,049,400
Median age 31 years 40 years
Full-time share 54.3% 64.2%
Part-time share 45.5% 35.8%
Female employment share 28.7% 48.5%
Male employment share 71.2% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Moderately male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 2.7% 2.2%
Main employing industry Other Services Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Barbers cut, trim, taper, colour and shape hair and facial hair styles, using clippers, razors, scissors and trimmers.

What the occupation involves

  • Consults with clients about their desired hair and facial hair styles
  • Analyses clients' hair and features to design and recommend styles
  • Trims, cuts and styles hair using clippers and scissors
  • Shaves and styles facial hair using razors and trimmers
  • Demonstrates and sells products for hair and facial hair

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 3
equivalent to a mid-level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (Certificate IV or Certificate III with at least 2 years’ on-the-job training).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

No licensing or registration requirements are listed for this occupation.

OSCA structure

Technicians and Trades Workers (3)

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Barber Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Other Services 97.1% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Retail Trade 0.3% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Accommodation and Food Services 0.2% Construction 8.9%
    Education and Training 0.2% Education and Training 8.8%
    Administrative and Support Services <0.1% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Financial and Insurance Services <0.1% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Manufacturing <0.1% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services <0.1% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 0.0% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Arts and Recreation Services 0.0% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      21.3%

    • Victoria

      22.3%

    • Queensland

      30.1%

    • South Australia

      8.7%

    • Tasmania

      1.3%

    • Northern Territory

      0.9%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      2.0%

    Barber Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 1,100 21.3% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 1,100 22.3% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 1,500 30.1% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 440 8.7% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 680 13.4% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 70 1.3% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 50 0.9% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 100 2.0% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Barber

    Total employment

    Age group Barber Total employment
    15–24 years 25.3% 14.3%
    25–34 years 34.9% 22.7%
    35–44 years 18.1% 22.3%
    45–54 years 13.3% 20.4%
    55–64 years 5.9% 15.3%
    65–74 years 1.8% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.6% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Barber Total employment
    Female 28.7% 48.5%
    Male 71.2% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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