In 2023, full-time tourism employment in accommodation services in Australia stood at 44.4 thousand persons. The data for 2024 to 2028 shows a forecasted slight downward trend. The year-on-year variation is small but consistent: 2024 and 2025 both see a slight decline of 0.45%, from 44.2 to 44.0 thousand persons. Subsequently, 2026, 2027, and 2028 see further decreases of 0.45%, 0.68%, and 0.46% respectively, bringing the forecasted figures to 43.3 thousand persons by 2028.

The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the forecast period (2024-2028) indicates a modest decline of approximately 0.56% annually.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential recovery post-pandemic and its impact on tourism-related employment.
Technological advancements in the hospitality industry potentially affecting employment figures.
Government policies geared towards boosting tourism and their implications for job growth in the sector.