Well as an example, and I admit the weather is generally good in oz, I have logged nearly 6000 hours (about 4500 IFR RPT flights), and have logged just over 200 hours actual IF time in aircraft. It's probably a little higher than this as sometimes I've probably forgotten to log a few minutes here and there, but generally in commercial operations, you tend to be under, over, or around the fluffy bits if possible.
I wouldn't worry too much about employers thinking you have too many or few IF hours. If you make the most of your 1000 hours to maximise your IF and other flying skills, you will prove to the airline that they are legit when they give you a sim ride.
