PART-TIME WORKERS
In August quarter 2010, there were 643,700 part-time workers in the Melbourne MSR - an increase of 37,400 (6.2%) since August quarter 2009.
The majority of part-time workers (78.2%) preferred not to work additional hours, and this was a more common preference amongst females (82.1%) than males (70.5%).
In the Balance of Victoria MSR, the total number of part-time workers in August quarter 2010 was 235,700, an increase of 5,400 (2.3%) since August quarter 2009. The majority of these part-time workers (74.3%) preferred not to work more hours.
Part-time workers, By Preference for more hours and Major Statistical Region
- August quarter 2010
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