Construction in Australia - Employment (2008–2032)

ANZSIC E Last Updated: January 2026

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1,261,773

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Construction in Australia Employment in 2026
-2.8%

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 Construction in Australia Employment Growth in 2026
1.1%

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 Construction in Australia Employment CAGR 2021-2026

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 Construction in Australia Employment CAGR 2026-2031

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  • How many people are employed in the Construction in Australia in 2025?

    There was 1,298,582 people employed in the Construction in Australia as of 2025.

  • What was employment growth in the Construction in Australia in 2025?

    The number of people employed in the Construction in Australia grew 0.6% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.

  • Is employment in the Construction in Australia expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?

    See our full analysis of the Construction in Australia to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

  • How many people are employed in the Construction in Australia in 2026?

    There is 1,261,773 people employed in the Construction in Australia as of 2026.

  • What is employment growth in the Construction in Australia in 2026?

    The number of people employed in the Construction in Australia grew 1.1% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.

  • Is employment in the Construction in Australia expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?

    See our full analysis of the Construction in Australia to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

  • How many people does the average business in the Construction in Australia employ?

    The average Construction in Australia business was 2.9 employees.

  • Are businesses in the Construction in Australia adding employees?

    The average business in the Construction in Australia now employs more workers than it did five years ago.

  • How productive are employees in the Construction in Australia?

    The revenue per employee for the average business in the Construction in Australia has increased in the last five years.

  • How many people does the average business in the Construction in Australia employ?

    The average Construction in Australia business is 2.9 employees.

  • Are businesses in the Construction in Australia adding employees?

    The average business in the Construction in Australia now employs more workers than it did five years ago.

  • How productive are employees in the Construction in Australia?

    The revenue per employee for the average business in the Construction in Australia has increased in the last five years.

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