Livestock Farmers
This occupation has low overall risk, and employment is slightly declining (-2.9%). Entry is highly competitive with demanding qualification requirements, and earnings are well above average.
1. Immigration displacement risk
Very low riskHow likely jobs in this occupation could be affected by immigration-driven labour supply changes.
Source: ABS Census 2021 (TableBuilder, overseas-born by occupation). Data period: 2021.
2. AI / Automation risk
Low riskLikelihood that tasks in this occupation could be automated by AI or robotics in the coming years.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, Generative AI Capacity Study. Data period: 2024.
3. Entry & opportunity
-2.9%
5-year (May 2025 → May 2030)
9.9k total
100% from replacement (retirements, exits)
How difficult to go from no experience to first job: based on share of entry-level ads (JSA) and typical qualification (ANZSCO). Approximate.
Employment is declining, but replacement (retirements, exits) still creates openings. Net job growth is negative — more people leaving than new roles created.
Source: JSA Employment Projections (growth, openings); JSA Gen AI Study (entry-level share); ANZSCO skill level. Data period: May 2025–2030 (projections), 2024 (Gen AI).
4. Earnings
$2,249.80/week(~$116,990/year)
avg weekly total cash
Average weekly total cash earnings (all employees, Persons). Includes full-time and part-time.
Source: ABS Employee Earnings and Hours. Data period: May 2025.