PART-TIME WORKERS
In May quarter 2010, there were 642,000 part-time workers in the Melbourne MSR - an increase of 55,200 (9.4%) since May quarter 2009.
The majority of part-time workers (77.1%) preferred not to work additional hours, and this was a more common preference amongst females (81.2%) than males (68.6%).
In the Balance of Victoria MSR, the total number of part-time workers in May quarter 2010 was 214,200, a decrease of 21,500 (9.1%) since May quarter 2009. The majority of these part-time workers (74.9%) preferred not to work more hours.
Part-time workers, By Preference for more hours and Major Statistical Region
- May quarter 2010
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