Key Takeaways
- In the financial year 2022-23, the Australian construction industry contributed $268.4 billion to the national GDP, accounting for 9.1% of total GDP
- Construction industry output grew by 4.2% in 2023 compared to 2022, driven by residential and non-residential building activities
- The value of engineering construction work done in Australia reached $127.5 billion in 2022-23, up 8.7% from the prior year
- In June 2023, total construction employment reached 1,189,300 persons, a record high with 5.3% growth over the year
- The construction industry employed 9.1% of Australia's total workforce in 2023, totaling over 1.2 million workers
- Full-time employment in construction stood at 1,015,400 in 2023, with part-time at 173,900
- In 2023, there were 2,456 residential building approvals in New South Wales, down 12% from 2022
- Total value of engineering construction projects underway exceeded $500 billion in 2023
- Melbourne's Big Build program included 35 major projects valued at $105 billion as of 2023
- In 2022-23, there were 7.9 serious claims per 1,000 workers in construction, rate of 79.2 per 100,000
- Construction fatality rate was 4.9 per 100,000 workers in 2022, second highest industry
- Falls from height caused 28% of construction fatalities between 2019-2022, totaling 42 deaths
- In 2023, 42% of construction firms adopted green building certifications like Green Star
- Embodied carbon in new buildings reduced by 18% on average for certified projects in 2023
- Solar PV installations on construction sites reached 1.2 GW cumulative by 2023
In 2022 to 2023, Australia’s construction sector powered GDP growth and record jobs, with stronger output and investment.
Economic Impact
Economic Impact Interpretation
Employment Statistics
Employment Statistics Interpretation
Project Data
Project Data Interpretation
Safety and Health
Safety and Health Interpretation
Sustainability and Innovation
Sustainability and Innovation Interpretation
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