Other Services
Overview
Snapshot
Summary
Around 3.8% of workers have their main job in the Other Services industry.
This diverse industry includes a broad range services like:
- hairdressing and beauty services
- diet and weight management centres
- funerals, crematoriums and cemetaries
- religious services
- car repair and maintenance
- machinery repair services
- private households employing staff
- other personal services.
Over half of the workers in this industry have a VET qualification although around one third do not have a post-school qualification.
More than half of those with their main job in this industry are employed full-time.
Average earnings are $1,145 per week, lower the all industries average of $1,250.
Employment
Employment in the Other Services industry grew over the 20 years to February 2023.
The number of workers:
- grew by 1,800 (or 0.3%) over the last quarter
- grew by 7,900 (or 1.5%) over the last year.
Quarterly employment update, Other Services
Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, Detailed, February 2023, seasonally adjusted.
Outlook
Employment in Other Services is projected to grow by 20,300 (or 3.7%) over the five years to November 2026.
Employment levels, past and projected, Other Services
Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, Detailed, November 2021, seasonally adjusted and Jobs and Skills Australia, 2021 Employment projections for the five years to 2026.
Sectors
Automotive Repair and Maintenance is the largest sector in the Other Services industry, employing 29.7% of workers.
Employment by sector, Other Services
Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, Detailed, February 2023, seasonally adjusted.
Occupations
Largest employing occupations
Motor Mechanics is the largest employing occupation in the Other Services industry.
The 10 largest employing occupations are shown below. The table shows:
- the number employed in all industries
- the number employed in this industry
- the proportion employed in this industry.
Some occupations are common across a number of industries.
Largest employing occupations, Other Services industry
ANZSCO Code | Occupation title |
Employment |
Employment (this industry) |
Proportion employed in this industry |
3212 | Motor Mechanics | 108,500 | 68,100 | 63% |
3911 | Hairdressers | 65,300 | 64,600 | 99% |
4511 | Beauty Therapists | 35,800 | 34,400 | 96% |
4521 | Fitness Instructors | 38,700 | 19,100 | 49% |
3232 | Metal Fitters and Machinists | 111,900 | 18,600 | 17% |
2722 | Ministers of Religion | 21,800 | 16,900 | 78% |
3421 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics | 31,800 | 15,000 | 47% |
5311 | General Clerks | 288,700 | 12,900 | 4% |
3611 | Animal Attendants and Trainers | 22,400 | 12,800 | 57% |
3241 | Panelbeaters | 12,000 | 11,900 | 99% |
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, four quarter average, 2021.
Related occupations
The Other Services industry employs workers in a range of occupations.
The table below shows related occupations by ANZSCO Skill Level (Skill Level 1 is the highest skill level). This includes occupations that:
- contribute a large share of industry employment (account for at least 3% of industry employment)
- have a large share of workers in this industry (at least 5% of workers in an occupation).
These thresholds were used as a guide only and a number refinements were made to the list of occupations included.
The table shows the total number of people employed in each occupation as well as the number and proportion employed in this industry at the time of the 2016 ABS Census.
- In most cases, 6-digit ANZSCO occupations are shown. This is the most detailed level of ANZSCO.
- 4-digit occupations are shown where the ANZSCO classification system only has one valid 6-digit occupation.
- The 4-digit employment figures will differ from the figures shown in the Largest employment occupations table above because the figures have come from different data sources.
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Occupations related to Other Services, by skill level
ANZSCO code | Occupation title | Employment (all industries) |
Employed (this industry) |
Proportion employed in this industry |
2722 | Minister of Religion | 16,566 | 12,906 | 78% |
1111 | Chief Executive or Managing Director | 52,650 | 2,501 | 5% |
223113 | Workplace Relations Adviser | 3,473 | 2,303 | 66% |
111211 | Corporate General Manager | 47,951 | 2,010 | 4% |
2253 | Public Relations Professional | 14,991 | 748 | 5% |
2725 | Social Worker | 21,684 | 516 | 2% |
234314 | Park Ranger | 2,470 | 269 | 11% |
131114 | Public Relations Manager | 6,214 | 253 | 4% |
272199 | Counsellors nec | 3,914 | 225 | 6% |
224913 | Migration Agent | 2,184 | 147 | 7% |
272499 | Social Professionals nec | 2,600 | 112 | 4% |
272612 | Recreation Officer | 1,821 | 110 | 6% |
234915 | Exercise Physiologist | 2,511 | 99 | 4% |
272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | 1,619 | 82 | 5% |
211212 | Music Director | 493 | 79 | 16% |
233913 | Biomedical Engineer | 838 | 77 | 9% |
224211 | Archivist | 934 | 62 | 7% |
234599 | Life Scientists nec | 962 | 60 | 6% |
134214 | Welfare Centre Manager | 1,013 | 57 | 6% |
252299 | Complementary Health Therapists nec | 898 | 42 | 5% |
251112 | Nutritionist | 794 | 37 | 5% |
234911 | Conservator | 434 | 18 | 4% |
212111 | Artistic Director | 272 | 15 | 6% |
233912 | Agricultural Engineer | 81 | 10 | 12% |
241513 | Teacher of the Sight Impaired | 190 | 10 | 5% |
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report.
ANZSCO code | Occupation title | Employment (all industries) |
Employed (this industry) |
Proportion employed in this industry |
5121 | Office Manager | 109,391 | 6,761 | 6% |
142114 | Hair or Beauty Salon Manager | 4,419 | 4,038 | 91% |
149212 | Customer Service Manager | 32,559 | 3,288 | 10% |
142111 | Retail Manager (General) | 164,975 | 2,667 | 2% |
521211 | Secretary (General) | 32,035 | 2,628 | 8% |
451311 | Funeral Director | 2,664 | 2,621 | 98% |
149999 | Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec | 19,078 | 2,076 | 11% |
411711 | Community Worker | 24,077 | 1,272 | 5% |
1493 | Conference and Event Organiser | 19,769 | 1,022 | 5% |
4116 | Massage Therapist | 14,653 | 972 | 7% |
411716 | Youth Worker | 12,073 | 778 | 6% |
149112 | Fitness Centre Manager | 4,153 | 574 | 14% |
149911 | Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator | 523 | 456 | 87% |
313111 | Hardware Technician | 1,870 | 279 | 15% |
411713 | Family Support Worker | 3,378 | 191 | 6% |
312512 | Mechanical Engineering Technician | 974 | 160 | 16% |
149211 | Call or Contact Centre Manager | 2,965 | 122 | 4% |
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report.
ANZSCO code | Occupation title | Employment (all industries) |
Employed (this industry) |
Proportion employed in this industry |
3911 | Hairdresser | 53,492 | 51,736 | 97% |
321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | 69,123 | 41,491 | 60% |
4511 | Beauty Therapist | 24,558 | 22,727 | 93% |
3241 | Panelbeater | 10,801 | 10,238 | 95% |
323211 | Fitter (General) | 58,558 | 8,451 | 14% |
3243 | Vehicle Painter | 8,894 | 6,901 | 78% |
3421 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | 16,920 | 6,494 | 38% |
3211 | Automotive Electrician | 6,611 | 4,255 | 64% |
5512 | Bookkeeper | 75,112 | 3,796 | 5% |
341111 | Electrician (General) | 106,814 | 3,713 | 3% |
342313 | Electronic Equipment Trades Worker | 15,552 | 3,069 | 20% |
321212 | Diesel Motor Mechanic | 7,559 | 2,695 | 36% |
393213 | Dressmaker or Tailor | 4,987 | 1,500 | 30% |
399514 | Make Up Artist | 2,377 | 972 | 41% |
323313 | Locksmith | 2,461 | 963 | 39% |
321213 | Motorcycle Mechanic | 1,802 | 956 | 53% |
451811 | Civil Celebrant | 988 | 935 | 95% |
324211 | Vehicle Body Builder | 3,250 | 885 | 27% |
324212 | Vehicle Trimmer | 1,180 | 824 | 70% |
341113 | Lift Mechanic | 2,912 | 820 | 28% |
342414 | Telecommunications Technician | 12,060 | 802 | 7% |
451399 | Funeral Workers nec | 795 | 778 | 98% |
323212 | Fitter and Turner | 8,642 | 735 | 9% |
3933 | Upholsterer | 2,094 | 709 | 34% |
342311 | Business Machine Mechanic | 2,445 | 677 | 28% |
321214 | Small Engine Mechanic | 1,530 | 672 | 44% |
322313 | Welder (First Class) | 16,192 | 657 | 4% |
323299 | Metal Fitters and Machinists nec | 2,593 | 646 | 25% |
361111 | Dog Handler or Trainer | 1,067 | 579 | 54% |
393114 | Shoemaker | 886 | 557 | 63% |
3941 | Cabinetmaker | 20,146 | 488 | 2% |
334111 | Plumber (General) | 47,037 | 421 | 1% |
399515 | Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer | 747 | 416 | 56% |
399918 | Fire Protection Equipment Technician | 3,064 | 369 | 12% |
323314 | Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer | 1,702 | 351 | 21% |
399999 | Technicians and Trades Workers nec | 3,780 | 347 | 9% |
323316 | Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer | 602 | 323 | 54% |
323214 | Metal Machinist (First Class) | 2,041 | 288 | 14% |
334114 | Gasfitter | 6,587 | 252 | 4% |
3994 | Jeweller | 3,300 | 178 | 5% |
334112 | Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 2,675 | 118 | 4% |
394211 | Furniture Finisher | 618 | 117 | 19% |
323315 | Saw Doctor | 299 | 107 | 36% |
323412 | Toolmaker | 2,291 | 95 | 4% |
323215 | Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic | 241 | 80 | 33% |
323213 | Fitter-Welder | 803 | 71 | 9% |
393112 | Leather Goods Maker | 414 | 33 | 8% |
323311 | Engraver | 374 | 32 | 9% |
393111 | Canvas Goods Fabricator | 379 | 31 | 8% |
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report.
ANZSCO code | Occupation title | Employment (all industries) |
Employed (this industry) |
Proportion employed in this industry |
4521 | Fitness Instructor | 26,803 | 13,265 | 49% |
5311 | General Clerk | 208,596 | 7,508 | 4% |
542111 | Receptionist (General) | 89,790 | 5,309 | 6% |
421113 | Nanny | 7,176 | 3,992 | 56% |
361113 | Pet Groomer | 4,025 | 3,549 | 88% |
551111 | Accounts Clerk | 88,499 | 3,313 | 4% |
899415 | Tyre Fitter | 6,026 | 2,859 | 47% |
5412 | Information Officer | 53,555 | 2,179 | 4% |
361199 | Animal Attendants and Trainers nec | 3,945 | 2,067 | 52% |
811611 | Carpet Cleaner | 2,778 | 2,039 | 73% |
451814 | Body Artist | 2,391 | 2,034 | 85% |
4231 | Aged or Disabled Carer | 129,712 | 1,622 | 1% |
621312 | Motor Vehicle Parts Interpreter | 15,229 | 1,289 | 8% |
451816 | Religious Assistant | 2,067 | 1,127 | 55% |
451899 | Personal Service Workers nec | 4,795 | 1,103 | 23% |
899412 | Autoglazier | 1,774 | 1,032 | 58% |
361115 | Kennel Hand | 1,195 | 770 | 64% |
551112 | Cost Clerk | 7,157 | 463 | 6% |
899411 | Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General) | 1,807 | 415 | 23% |
7116 | Sewing Machinist | 6,486 | 381 | 6% |
451511 | Natural Remedy Consultant | 4,055 | 288 | 7% |
451512 | Weight Loss Consultant | 532 | 275 | 52% |
452317 | Other Sports Coach or Instructor | 7,556 | 272 | 4% |
452315 | Swimming Coach or Instructor | 12,186 | 229 | 2% |
7112 | Industrial Spraypainter | 4,162 | 205 | 5% |
7114 | Photographic Developer and Printer | 1,133 | 199 | 18% |
611313 | Sales Representative (Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories) | 3,580 | 197 | 6% |
733115 | Tow Truck Driver | 2,171 | 191 | 9% |
899413 | Exhaust and Muffler Repairer | 209 | 174 | 83% |
452312 | Gymnastics Coach or Instructor | 3,721 | 169 | 5% |
899414 | Radiator Repairer | 257 | 163 | 63% |
711516 | Rubber Production Machine Operator | 1,326 | 159 | 12% |
399915 | Photographer's Assistant | 558 | 43 | 8% |
711515 | Reinforced Plastic and Composite Production Worker | 656 | 33 | 5% |
711913 | Sand Blaster | 496 | 22 | 4% |
711715 | Weaving Machine Operator | 195 | 9 | 5% |
711714 | Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operator | 89 | 4 | 4% |
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report.
ANZSCO code | Occupation title | Employment (all industries) |
Employed (this industry) |
Proportion employed in this industry |
8111 | Car Detailer | 14,207 | 6,704 | 47% |
811511 | Laundry Worker (General) | 10,026 | 5,477 | 55% |
811512 | Drycleaner | 2,138 | 1,986 | 93% |
899912 | Car Park Attendant | 2,096 | 1,188 | 57% |
451812 | Hair or Beauty Salon Assistant | 875 | 852 | 97% |
899999 | Labourers nec | 14,039 | 808 | 6% |
899916 | Mechanic's Assistant | 1,271 | 619 | 49% |
811513 | Ironer or Presser | 806 | 606 | 75% |
621712 | Door-to-door Salesperson | 3,921 | 491 | 13% |
6393 | Telemarketer | 6,404 | 305 | 5% |
899911 | Bicycle Mechanic | 1,057 | 224 | 21% |
821113 | Earthmoving Labourer | 1,809 | 206 | 11% |
811412 | Domestic Housekeeper | 5,460 | 202 | 4% |
561913 | Parking Inspector | 845 | 155 | 18% |
839914 | Fabric and Textile Factory Worker | 857 | 76 | 9% |
839212 | Rubber Factory Worker | 245 | 15 | 6% |
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report.
Data Downloads
Industry profile data
This file contains data for all 19 industries to make comparing industry data easy. Information available includes:
- Industry snapshot data
- Industry employment (20-year time series)
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- Industry sector employment
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Occupations related to each Industry, by Skill Level
This spreadsheet lists occupations that are related to each industry by ANZSCO Skill Level.
Occupation (ANZSCO) to industry (ANZSIC) correspondence
This file maps occupations to industries using the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) and Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC).
Data are sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2016 Census.
The purposes of the correspondence are to:
- Identify occupations that contribute a large share of employment to each industry.
- Identify occupations that have a strong association with each industry, even if they do not contribute a large share of employment to the industry.
Useful links
Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC)
The ANZSIC provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of economic data on an industry basis for Australia and New Zealand. The ANZSIC is a hierarchical industry classification with four levels, namely Divisions (the broadest level), Subdivisions, Groups and Classes (the finest level).
There are 19 Division level industries, most industry data on LMI are displayed at this level. Division level industries provide a broad overall picture of the economy and this level is most suitable for the publication of summary tables in official statistics.
The Subdivision, Group and Class levels provide increasingly detailed dissections of these categories for the compilation of more specific and detailed statistics. The sector data on LMI is at the Group level.
For more information on the ANZSIC visit the ABS website.
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