Garden and Nursery Labourers
This occupation has very low overall risk, with modest growth projected at +1.3%. Entry barriers are low.
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
Very 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
+1.3%
5-year (May 2025 → May 2030)
4.5k total
91% 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 growing and replacement adds openings. Demand varies by region and employer; entry requirements are shown separately above.
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
Earnings data not available for this occupation.