Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers
This occupation has low overall risk, and employment is slightly declining (-2.7%). Entry is competitive — credentials or experience matter, 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
-2.7%
5-year (May 2025 → May 2030)
3.5k 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 (by occupation group)
Average weekly earnings across 4-digit occupations in this group. Includes full-time and part-time.
Source: ABS Employee Earnings and Hours. Data period: May 2025.