Good news, we're working less hours

The number of parents in the workforce with dependent children jumped 88 per cent since 2006. Picture: File Source: Supplied

• Census data reveals a changing Australian workforce
• Big jump in the number of parents in the workforce
• Increased demand for health and social assistance workers
• The curse of living in interesting times

WORKING excessive hours is declining, with the number of employees working 40 or more hours a week dropping from 47.16 per cent in 2006 to 46.33 per cent in 2011.

Andrew Henderson, executive director for the 2011 census, said the census data shows a changing Australian workforce.

"Clearly there are fundamental shifts in jobs,'' he said. "There are more people with postgraduate qualifications and professionals now make up 21.3 per cent of the working population.''

Stay-at-home parents are becoming a disappearing breed, with more than than 2 million returning to the workforce in the past five years.

The number of parents in the workforce with dependent children jumped from 2,767,095 in 2006 to 5,191,779 in 2011 - a rise of 88 per cent.

Of these, 1,542,864 worked full-time, while 881,820 worked part-time.

Mr Henderson believes the trend has increased demand for health care and social assistance workers, as parents with dependants require child care and aged care.

"There has been a 22 per cent increase in jobs in these sectors, while we have only seen an 8 per cent rise in the population,'' he said.

Many Australians see part-time employment as an increasingly attractive option, with an increase of 18.57 per cent in comparison to a 12.74 per cent increase for full-time employment.

Margy Osmond, CEO of the Australian National Retailers Association, has seen the need for increased flexibility.

"Retail is a great career path for people seeking flexible working conditions," she said.

Working excessive hours is declining, with the number of employees working 40 or more hours a week dropping from 47.16 per cent in 2006 to 46.33 per cent in 2011.

Mr Henderson said the census data shows a changing Australian workforce.

"Clearly there are fundamental shifts in jobs,'' he said. "There are more people with postgraduate qualifications and professionals now make up 21.3 per cent of the working population.''

To get to work, the number of Australians using public transport as their main mode of transport increased 258,877 nationally.

However, cars are still the most popular form of commuter transport, increasing by 922,421 to 6,647,124.

Nationally, the number of people who are employed increased by 1,193,246 (14.56 per cent).

The jobless rate also increased, rising from 3.39 per cent to 3.66 per cent.

CENSUS - NATIONAL BREAKDOWN

Census facts: NSW
Total population:
2,643,526 people were employed by the private sector compared to 457,843 people employed by federal, state and local government.
1,694,025 parents with dependant children entered the workforce.
The number of people using a car as the preferred mode of travel to work increased 252,620. Train users increased 63,544.
196,525 people were unemployed. 1,933,274 people were not in the labour force.
131,553 new part-time jobs were created.
The number of people working 40 hours or more dropped 1.32 per cent.             

 Census facts: VIC
Total population:
2,152,776 people were employed by the private sector compared to 349,140 people employed by federal, state and local government.
1,340,460 parents with dependant children entered the workforce.
The number of people using a car as the preferred mode of travel to work increased 234,717. Bike riders increased 6,653.
144,843 people were unemployed. 1,451,593 people were not in the labour force.
135,263 new part-time jobs were created.
The number of people working 40 hours or more dropped 2.16 per cent.

Census facts: QLD
Total population:
In August 2011, 230,209 people were employed by the State government.
1,006,462 parents with dependant children entered the workforce.
The number of people using a car as the preferred mode of travel to work increased 212,697. People walking to work increased 6,027.
131,800 people were unemployed. 1,079,303 people were not in the labour force.
98,906 new part-time jobs were created.
The number of people working 40 hours or more dropped 1.68 per cent.

Census facts: SA
Total population:
614,091 people were employed by the private sector compared to 118,823 people employed by federal, state and local government.
373,615 parents with dependant children entered the workforce.
The number of people using a car as the preferred mode of travel to work increased 61,173. People walking to work dropped by 138.
44,969 people were unemployed. 466,427 people were not in the labour force.
36,923 new part-time jobs were created.
The number of people working 40 hours or more dropped 2.28 per cent.

Census facts: WA
Total population:
927,630 people were employed by the private sector compared to 160,158 people employed by federal, state and local government.
531,524 parents with dependant children entered the workforce.
The number of people using a car as the preferred mode of travel to work increased 126,735. People working from home increased 3,411.
54,317 people were unemployed. 529,554 people were not in the labour force.
58,933 new part-time jobs were created.
The number of people working 40 hours or more dropped 0.32 per cent.

Census facts: TAS
Total population:
174,101 people were employed by the private sector compared to 41,236 people employed by federal, state and local government.
106,974 parents with dependant children entered the workforce.
The number of people using a car as the preferred mode of travel to work increased 17,229. 2,629 people did not go to work.
14,825 people were unemployed. 151,378 people were not in the labour force.
11,282 new part-time jobs were created.
The number of people working 40 hours or more dropped 2.52 per cent.

Census facts: NT
Total population:
67,230 people were employed by the private sector compared to 29,793 people employed by federal, state and local government.
42,119 parents with dependant children entered the workforce.
The number of people using a car as the preferred mode of travel to work increased 11,121. People driving their truck to work dropped by 63.
5,489 people were unemployed. 41,687 people were not in the labour force.
1,251 new part-time jobs were created.
The number of people working 40 hours or more dropped 0.85 per cent.

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