According to the Census of Population and Housing conducted in August 2006, there were 45,088 people employed in selected audiovisual industries¹. More than three-quarters of this workforce was located in three states: 42 per cent in New South Wales, 24 per cent in Victoria and 16 per cent in Queensland.

Employment in these industries fell by 7 per cent between 2001 (when it was 48,297) and 2006. All states and territories recorded a fall, except the ACT (which rose by 3 per cent), and South Australia (which saw no change).

Since 1996, the total number employed has grown by 11 per cent, from 40,688, with NSW accounting from almost half this increase.

According to the Census of Population and Housing conducted in August 2006, there were 8,261 people employed in film and video production and post-production services¹. More than 90 per cent of this workforce was located in three states: 49 per cent in New South Wales, 27 per cent in Victoria and 13 per cent in Queensland.

Employment in this sector rose by 7 per cent between 2001 (when it was 7,702) and 2006. The largest growth was in Victoria (16 per cent), followed by Queensland (14 per cent) and South Australia (13 per cent). NSW recorded modest growth of 4 per cent, while the other states and territories fell.

Since 1971, the total number employed has grown by 447 per cent, from 1,510, with NSW accounting for almost half this increase.

For data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Service Industry Survey of the film and video production and post-production industry, see Production: Film and video production and post-production services: By state.

According to the Census of Population and Housing conducted in August 2006, there were 871 people employed in the film and video distribution¹ industry. More than 90 per cent of this workforce was located in three states: 59 per cent in New South Wales, followed by Victoria with 25 per cent and Queensland with 8 per cent.

Employment in these industries fell by 17 per cent between 2001 (when it was 1,054) and 2006. All states and territories recorded a fall, except the ACT (which tripled in size to nine employees) and the Northern Territory (which saw no change).

Since 1971, the industry overall has remained steady, recording modest growth of 8 per cent in the total number employed, from 807, due largely to increases in NSW. In contrast, significant falls have been recorded in almost all other states and territories since peaking in 1996.

For data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Service Industry Survey of the film exhibition industry, see Cinema: Film exhibition industry (discontinued data): By state.

According to the Census of Population and Housing conducted in August 2006, there were 8,900 people employed in the film exhibition¹ industry. More than four out of five of these employees were located in three states: 34 per cent in New South Wales and 30 per cent in Victoria followed by 16 per cent in Queensland.

After almost doubling from 5,048 in 1996 to an all-time peak of 10,079 in 2001, employment in the industry fell by 12 percent by 2006. All states and territories recorded a fall, except the Northern Territory (which experienced no significant change).

Since 1971, the industry overall has grown 87 per cent, from 4,751, with Victoria accounting for 41 per cent of this increase.

For data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Service Industry Survey of the film exhibition industry, see Cinema: Film exhibition industry (discontinued data): By state.

According to the Census of Population and Housing conducted in August 2006, there were 15,575 people employed in the free-to-air television and subscription broadcasting¹ industry. More than four-fifths of this workforce was located in three states: 49 per cent in New South Wales, followed by Victoria with 20 per cent and Queensland with 14 per cent.

Employment in the industry fell by 10 per cent between 2001 (when it was 17,388) and 2006. The four largest state and territory employers fell, although growth was seen in Tasmania, the Northern Territory and, most significantly, the ACT, which increased by more than 130 people (41 per cent).

Since 1971, the total number employed in the industry has grown 194 per cent, from 5,295, with NSW accounting for more than half this increase.

According to the Census of Population and Housing conducted in August 2006, there were 10,975 people employed in the video hire¹ industry. Three-quarters of this workforce was located in three states: 32 per cent in New South Wales, followed by Queensland with 23 per cent and Victoria with 21 per cent.

Employment in the industry grew by 2 per cent between 2001 (when it was 10,812) and 2006. Queensland increased by a further 20 per cent but Victoria and NSW fell.

Since 1996, industry employment has remained steady overall, growing 13 per cent, from 9,745, with Queensland

For data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Service Industry Survey of the video hire industry, see Video: Video hire industry (discontinued data): By state.