Indicator
Employed full-time
Share of employed people who worked full-time.
Australia over time
- 2011: 63.3%
- 2016: 62.0%
- 2021: 58.9%
Explore on the map
See how full-time varies across Australia.
Highest areas
SA2 areas with the highest full-time (2021 Census).
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Frequently asked questions
What is Employed full-time in Australia?
At the 2021 Census, Employed full-time across Australia was 58.9%. It is expressed as a percentage of the relevant group.
How is Employed full-time measured?
Share of employed people who worked full-time. It is calculated as a percentage of the relevant population or dwellings, so it can be compared fairly between large and small areas.
How does Employed full-time vary across Australia?
Across the 2,361 SA2 areas with data, Employed full-time ranges from 4.8% to 89.7%, with a typical (median) area at 58.7%. Most areas cluster toward the higher end, with a tail of much lower areas.
Can Employed full-time be compared across censuses?
Yes — Employed full-time is measured consistently enough to compare across the 2011, 2016 and 2021 Censuses, so the trend over time is meaningful. Nationally it has fallen from 63.3% in 2011 to 58.9% in 2021.
Where can I see Employed full-time for my area?
Use the interactive map to compare Employed full-time down to block (sa1) and statistical area 2 (sa2) level, or search any suburb, postcode or council area to see its value in context against state and national figures.
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Employed full-time [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/share-full-time