In 2018, Australia had 62,000 Uber drivers on its roads, a figure that would have significantly increased over the past couple of years. As we've already mentioned, Uber drivers receive an average hourly wage of $31.75.

As of early 2026, the number of active Uber drivers in Australia is estimated to be approximately 80,000 to 100,000. This figure has grown significantly since 2019, when there were roughly 60,000 drivers. The increase is driven by the post-pandemic recovery of the tourism sector and the 2024 exit of competitors like Ola, which consolidated the market share toward Uber and DiDi. The workforce remains diverse but is primarily concentrated in major metropolitan hubs like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Many of these drivers—approximately 78%—view ride-sharing as a flexible way to balance work and life rather than a full-time career. In 2026, the market is also seeing a shift toward electric vehicles, as Uber Australia has implemented aggressive incentives for drivers to switch to EVs. While official company numbers are rarely public, industry analysts and labor market reviews confirm that Uber remains the dominant platform in the Australian point-to-point transport market.