Workforce share in Australia
Percentage of workers who have their main job in this industry.
Employed in Australia
The number of people this industry employs in Australia.
Industry growth in Australia
This is the projected amount this industry will grow in Australia over the next 5 years.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), Employment Projections, May 2023.
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Current and future employment in Australia
See how Australia's Construction industry is projected to grow by 9.5% over a 10-year period compared to an average Australian industry growth rate of 14.2%.
This table shows the top 10 occupations in Construction by employment numbers.
Carpenters and Joiners |
Electricians |
Construction Managers |
Plumbers |
Building and Plumbing Labourers |
Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians |
Painting Trades Worker |
Earthmoving Plant Operators |
Concreter |
Gardeners |
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, 2021
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