OSCA 711134

Taxi Driver

Overview

  • Employed persons

    13,700

  • Employment status

    52.6% Full time

    47.4% Part time

  • Median age

    50 years

  • Employment by sex

    6.0% Female

    94.0% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    0.8%

  • Main employing industry

    Transport, Postal and Warehousing

Indicator Taxi Driver Total employment
Employed persons 13,700 12,049,400
Median age 50 years 40 years
Full-time share 52.6% 64.2%
Part-time share 47.4% 35.8%
Female employment share 6.0% 48.5%
Male employment share 94.0% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 0.8% 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

Taxi Drivers drive a taxi to transport passengers to destinations on a metered fee-for-service basis, usually on a short-term hiring arrangement.

What the occupation involves

  • Receives job requests, including from taxi ranks and kerbside hails
  • Plans routes to pick up passengers
  • Drives a taxi to transport passengers to their desired destinations
  • Assists passengers with loading and unloading luggage or other items
  • Assists passengers with special requirements to arrive at their desired destination
  • Uses a meter to display and determine fares, collects payment, and issues a receipt
  • Maintains cleanliness and roadworthiness of the taxi
  • Reports any vehicle maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate authorities
  • Maintains accurate records of trips, including mileage and fares collected

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

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Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Taxi Driver Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 96.1% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Health Care and Social Assistance 0.2% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Other Services 0.2% Construction 8.9%
    Accommodation and Food Services 0.1% Education and Training 8.8%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.1% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Education and Training 0.1% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing <0.1% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services <0.1% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services <0.1% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Public Administration and Safety <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

      26.4%

    • Victoria

      30.3%

    • Queensland

      19.9%

    • South Australia

      7.4%

    • Tasmania

      2.7%

    • Northern Territory

      1.5%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.1%

    Taxi Driver Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 3,600 26.4% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 4,100 30.3% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 2,700 19.9% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 1,000 7.4% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 1,500 10.8% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 370 2.7% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 200 1.5% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 150 1.1% 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

    Taxi Driver

    Total employment

    Age group Taxi Driver Total employment
    15–24 years 1.4% 14.3%
    25–34 years 15.4% 22.7%
    35–44 years 24.1% 22.3%
    45–54 years 17.5% 20.4%
    55–64 years 25.9% 15.3%
    65–74 years 13.5% 4.3%
    75 years and over 2.1% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Taxi Driver Total employment
    Female 6.0% 48.5%
    Male 94.0% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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