OSCA 711133

Rideshare Driver

Overview

  • Employed persons

    17,600

  • Employment status

    39.1% Full time

    60.8% Part time

  • Median age

    39 years

  • Employment by sex

    5.5% Female

    94.5% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    0.3%

  • Main employing industry

    Transport, Postal and Warehousing

Indicator Rideshare Driver Total employment
Employed persons 17,600 12,049,400
Median age 39 years 40 years
Full-time share 39.1% 64.2%
Part-time share 60.8% 35.8%
Female employment share 5.5% 48.5%
Male employment share 94.5% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 0.3% 2.2%
Main employing industry Transport, Postal and Warehousing Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Rideshare Drivers drive a privately owned vehicle to transport passengers for a predetermined fare, facilitated by an online application, usually on a short-term hiring basis.

What the occupation involves

  • Accepts ride requests from an online application, with a predetermined fare
  • Drives a privately owned vehicle to transport passengers to their desired destinations
  • Follows traffic laws and regulations to ensure the safety of passengers and other road users
  • Maintains cleanliness and tidiness of the vehicle
  • Tracks and records passenger fares and payments
  • Adheres to company platform policies and procedures
  • May rate or provide feedback on customers following each trip

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 4
equivalent to a lower‑level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (Certificate II or III).

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

Registration or licensing is required.

OSCA structure

Machinery Operators and Drivers (7)

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Rideshare Driver Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 95.1% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Retail Trade 0.6% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Other Services 0.4% Construction 8.9%
    Accommodation and Food Services 0.3% Education and Training 8.8%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.3% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 0.2% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Health Care and Social Assistance 0.1% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Public Administration and Safety 0.1% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing <0.1% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Arts and Recreation Services <0.1% 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

      21.8%

    • Victoria

      30.3%

    • Queensland

      22.4%

    • South Australia

      7.6%

    • Tasmania

      1.3%

    • Northern Territory

      0.7%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      2.2%

    Rideshare Driver Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 3,800 21.8% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 5,300 30.3% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 3,900 22.4% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 1,300 7.6% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 2,400 13.9% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 220 1.3% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 120 0.7% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 380 2.2% 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

    Rideshare Driver

    Total employment

    Age group Rideshare Driver Total employment
    15–24 years 5.3% 14.3%
    25–34 years 31.1% 22.7%
    35–44 years 24.1% 22.3%
    45–54 years 16.4% 20.4%
    55–64 years 16.2% 15.3%
    65–74 years 6.3% 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 Rideshare Driver Total employment
    Female 5.5% 48.5%
    Male 94.5% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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