ภาพรวม Aged Care Workforce 2026
ข้อมูลจากแหล่งทางการของออสเตรเลีย — GEN Aged Care Data, Jobs & Skills Australia, Fair Work Ombudsman, ABS Census 2021
707
Residential Providers
GEN Aged Care Data
2,590
Services / Homes
GEN Aged Care Data
224,493
Places / Beds
GEN Aged Care Data
204,000
People in Residential Care
GEN Aged Care Data
839,000
People Using Home Support
GEN Aged Care Data
293,000
People Using Home Care
GEN Aged Care Data
83,779
Thai-born in Australia
ABS Census 2021
3,603
Thai-born in SA
ABS Census 2021
💡 Key Insight
Residential aged care has 707 providers but 2,590 services, because one provider can operate multiple homes. A provider can operate multiple services.
📊 Quick Salary Comparison (Jul 2026)
⚠️ Shortage Status Overview
💰 Salary Comparison
เปรียบเทียบอัตราเงินเดือนระหว่าง PCA/AIN, EN, และ RN — ข้อมูลจาก Fair Work Ombudsman
👩⚕️ EN & RN Aged Care Rates — เปรียบเทียบปีก่อน
| Role | Oct 2025 | Jul 2026 | Change | % Change | Casual (Jul 2026) |
|---|
| EN — Aged Care | $37.09 | $38.86 | +$1.77 | +4.8% | $48.58 |
| RN Level 1 (4yr+) | $40.00 | $45.80 | +$5.80 | +14.5% | $57.25 |
| RN Level 3 | $40.13 | $53.64 | +$13.51 | +33.7% | $67.05 |
| RN Level 5 | N/A | $70.08 | N/A | N/A | $87.60 |
EN/RN rates are based on Nurses Award MA000034 classifications related to aged care nursing work. Actual pay may vary by enterprise agreement, public sector award, employer, classification, casual loading, penalty rates, and experience.
📊 Current 2026 Base Rate by Role
📊 Current 2026 Casual Rate by Role
💡 Key Insight
RN roles show stronger pay growth than EN in the available comparison data. RN Level 3 increased by 33.7% compared to EN's 4.8%.
🧑🤝🧑 PCA/AIN Pay Rates — Aged Care Award MA000018 (Effective 1 Jul 2025)
| Level | Title | Base/hr | Casual/hr | Saturday | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|
| 1 | Introductory | $30.49 | $38.11 | $45.74 | $53.36 | $76.23 |
| 2 | Direct carer | $31.82 | $39.78 | $47.73 | $55.69 | $79.55 |
| 3 | Qualified | $33.27 | $41.59 | $49.91 | $58.22 | $83.18 |
| 4 | Senior | $34.15 | $42.69 | $51.23 | $59.76 | $85.38 |
| 5 | Specialist | $35.39 | $44.24 | $53.09 | $61.93 | $88.48 |
| 6 | Team leader | $37.14 | $46.43 | $55.71 | $65.00 | $92.85 |
Public holiday rates are significantly higher, but actual income depends on roster, contract type, and award/agreement.
⚠️ Occupation Shortage Status
ข้อมูลจาก Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Shortage List 2025
📋 Healthcare Occupation Shortage Matrix
| Code | Occupation | ภาษาไทย | Australia | South Australia |
|---|
| 254412 | RN (Aged Care) | พยาบาลวิชาชีพ (ผู้สูงอายุ) | S — Shortage | S |
| 254413 | RN (Child & Family Health) | พยาบาลวิชาชีพ (เด็กและครอบครัว) | S | S |
| 254414 | RN (Community Health) | พยาบาลวิชาชีพ (ชุมชน) | S | S |
| 254415 | RN (Critical Care & Emergency) | พยาบาลวิชาชีพ (ฉุกเฉิน) | S | S |
| 254422 | RN (Mental Health) | พยาบาลวิชาชีพ (สุขภาพจิต) | S | S |
| 254423 | RN (Perioperative) | พยาบาลวิชาชีพ (ห้องผ่าตัด) | S | S |
| 254411 | Nurse Practitioner | พยาบาลเวชปฏิบัติ | S | S |
| 411411 | Enrolled Nurse | พยาบาลเทคนิค | R — Regional | R |
| 423111 | Aged or Disabled Carer | ผู้ดูแลผู้สูงอายุและผู้พิการ | S | S |
| 423313 | Personal Care Assistant | ผู้ดูแลส่วนบุคคล | NS — No Shortage | NS |
Personal Care Assistant is not listed as shortage in this dataset, while Aged or Disabled Carer is listed as shortage. Do not assume similar job titles always have the same migration or workforce status.
📊 Shortage Status Distribution
📈 Employment Projections 2025–2035
ข้อมูลจาก Jobs and Skills Australia — Employment Projections May 2025 to May 2035
📊 5-Year vs 10-Year Growth
📊 Percent Growth Comparison
🏥 Healthcare-Specific Role Growth
💡 Key Insight
Healthcare and care economy roles continue to show long-term growth, but growth does not mean every occupation has the same visa, registration, or employment pathway.
📋 Employment Projections Summary
| Category | 5-Year Growth (to May 2030) | 10-Year Growth (to May 2035) |
|---|
| Professionals (includes RNs) | +456,900 (+11.6%) | +845,300 (+21.4%) |
| Community & Personal Service Workers (includes ENs, PCAs) | +122,000 (+7.1%) | +236,100 (+13.7%) |
🏛️ Aged Care System Size
ข้อมูลจาก GEN Aged Care Data — As at 30 June 2025 (FY 2024-25)
1,338
Home Support Providers
3,638
Home Support Outlets
2,590
Residential Services
224,493
Residential Places / Beds
📊 Aged Care Services by Care Type
📊 Residential Services by Management Type
📋 Residential Care by Management Type
| Type | % of Services | Places |
|---|
| Not-for-profit | 59% | 132,000 |
| Private | 33% | 85,300 |
| Government | 7.6% | 7,600 |
🎯 South Australia Focus
ข้อมูลเฉพาะสำหรับ South Australia — รัฐที่คนไทยจำนวนมากเลือกเรียนและทำงาน
233
Residential Services / Homes
GEN Aged Care Data
18,456
Places / Beds
GEN Aged Care Data
⭐ 4.00
Avg Star Rating
GEN Star Ratings
3,603
Thai-born in SA
ABS Census 2021
Star Rating average is calculated from the GEN Star Ratings dataset by AtomDekNurse database using residential aged care services with available overall star rating. Missing ratings are excluded. This should not be presented as an official government ranking.
💡 SA Context
SA has a smaller Thai community than NSW, VIC, and QLD, but it remains relevant for Thai students and healthcare workers because of regional pathways, nursing education, and aged care demand.
📊 SA vs National Comparison
🇹🇭 Thai Community in Australia
ข้อมูลจาก ABS Census 2021 — Thai-born population in Australia
83,779
Thai-born in Australia
ABS Census 2021
53.7%
Australian Citizen
ABS Census 2021
This data is based on ABS Census 2021, not a 2026 population estimate.
📋 Sources & Methodology
แหล่งข้อมูลและระเบียบวิธีวิจัย
📚 Data Sources
Fair Work Ombudsman
https://www.fairwork.gov.au
Nurses Award MA000034 Pay Guide (Jul 2026) | Aged Care Award MA000018 Pay Guide (Jul 2025)
Jobs and Skills Australia
https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au
Occupation Shortage List 2025 | Employment Projections 2025-2035 | Internet Vacancy Index Apr 2026
GEN Aged Care Data (AIHW)
https://www.gen-agedcaredata.gov.au
Providers, services, places as at 30 June 2025 | Star Ratings May 2026
ABS Census 2021
https://www.abs.gov.au/census
Thai-born population data — Census 2021
ANMF
https://www.anmf.org.au
Aged care nurses pay rates Oct 2025
⚠️ Disclaimer
This dashboard is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not migration, legal, financial, registration, employment, or healthcare advice. Data may change. Users should verify current information from official sources before making decisions.
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