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Nsw Hospitality Industry Statistics

NSW hospitality kept its momentum in 2023 with $22.6 billion in consumer spending, but the real shift is how it is getting there, from cashless payments reaching 78% of spend to delivery and takeaway jumping 15% to $4.2 billion. Track where the money went next, including $8.9 billion on alcohol, $3.8 billion from international visitors, and $14.2 billion in wages behind 214,500 jobs across cafes, pubs, hotels and late night venues.

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Total hospitality consumer spending in NSW was $22.6 billion in 2023

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Average spend per diner in NSW restaurants was $48 in 2023, up 6% YoY

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Alcohol consumption spend in NSW hospitality reached $8.9 billion in 2023

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Hotel guest spending averaged $250 per night in NSW 2023

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Delivery and takeaway spend grew 15% to $4.2 billion in NSW 2023

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Domestic tourist spend on food/bev in NSW was $7.1 billion in 2023

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International visitor hospitality spend: $3.8 billion in NSW 2023

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Gen Z spending on cafes in NSW averaged $22 per visit in 2023

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Plant-based meal orders surged 28% in NSW venues 2023

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Weekend brunch spend per person: $35 in Sydney NSW 2023

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Loyalty app redemptions saved consumers $180 million in NSW 2023

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Craft cocktail spend averaged $18 per drink in NSW bars 2023

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Family dining spend: $120 average in regional NSW 2023

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Sustainable menu item premium: 12% higher spend in NSW 2023

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Late-night venue spend peaked at $2.1 billion in NSW 2023

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Coffee consumption: 4.2 cups per week, $6.50 average spend NSW 2023

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Group booking average spend: $450 per event in NSW 2023

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Wine by the glass sales: $1.8 billion consumer spend NSW 2023

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Health-focused meal spend up 19% to $1.2 billion NSW 2023

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Peak hour lunch spend: $28 per person Sydney CBD 2023

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Vegan dining occasions: 1.8 million, $92 million spend NSW 2023

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Hotel room service spend: $420 million NSW 2023

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Festival food truck spend: $150 million at NSW events 2023

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Cashless payments: 78% of total spend in NSW hospitality 2023

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Repeat customer spend share: 62% of revenue NSW 2023

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Low/no-alc beverage spend: $320 million growth NSW 2023

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In 2023, the NSW hospitality industry employed 214,500 people, accounting for 6.8% of total state employment

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As of June 2023, there were 45,200 full-time equivalent jobs in NSW cafes and restaurants, up 4.2% from 2022

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Women comprised 52.3% of the hospitality workforce in NSW in 2022, with 78,900 female employees

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The average weekly wage for hospitality workers in NSW was $1,120 in 2023, 15% below the state average

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Youth employment (15-24 years) in NSW hospitality reached 92,400 in 2023, representing 43% of the sector's workforce

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Part-time workers made up 58.7% of NSW hospitality jobs in Q4 2023, totaling 125,800 positions

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In 2022, 12,300 apprentices and trainees were registered in NSW hospitality trades

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Casual employment in NSW hospitality stood at 67.4% of total jobs in 2023, affecting 144,600 workers

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The turnover rate in NSW hospitality was 28.5% annually in 2023, higher than the national average of 24.2%

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Indigenous employment in NSW hospitality grew to 4,200 workers in 2023, a 7.8% increase from 2021

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Migrant workers accounted for 32.1% of NSW hospitality staff in 2022, with 68,900 from non-English speaking backgrounds

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In regional NSW, hospitality employment was 42,100 in 2023, comprising 19.6% of regional jobs

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Bar and tavern staff in NSW numbered 56,400 full-time equivalents in 2023

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Chefs and cooks employment in NSW hospitality hit 38,200 in Q3 2023

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Hotel accommodation staff in NSW totaled 29,800 in 2023, up 5.1% post-COVID

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Waitstaff positions in NSW cafes/restaurants were 67,500 in 2023, with 22% vacancy rate

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Managers in NSW hospitality numbered 18,900 in 2022, earning average $1,850 weekly

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Disability employment in NSW hospitality was 3.2% of workforce, or 6,800 people in 2023

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Overtime hours in NSW hospitality averaged 4.2 hours per week per worker in 2023

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Union membership in NSW hospitality was 14.7% in 2023, covering 31,500 members

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Training expenditure per employee in NSW hospitality was $1,250 annually in 2022

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Job vacancies in NSW hospitality peaked at 15,200 in March 2023

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Female managers in NSW hospitality increased to 7,400 in 2023, 39% of total managers

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Seasonal employment in coastal NSW hospitality averaged 12,500 jobs during summer 2022-23

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Underemployment rate in NSW hospitality was 18.4% in 2023

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STEM-skilled workers in NSW hospitality numbered 2,100 in tech roles by 2023

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Age 45+ workers in NSW hospitality were 22.3% or 47,800 in 2023

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Multilingual staff in Sydney hospitality venues reached 45% in 2023

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Remote work adoption in NSW hospitality admin roles was 8.2% in 2023

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Number of hospitality businesses in NSW reached 32,400 in 2023, up 2.1% from 2022

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Cafes and coffee shops outlets in NSW totaled 12,800 in June 2023

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Licensed pubs and taverns in NSW numbered 4,200 in 2023

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Hotels with accommodation in NSW stood at 1,850 in 2023

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Fast food outlets in NSW hospitality sector were 3,900 in 2023

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Fine dining restaurants in Sydney alone numbered 450 in 2023

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Regional NSW had 8,200 hospitality venues in 2023, 25% of state total

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Average venue size in NSW hospitality was 150 seats for restaurants in 2023

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New hospitality business entries in NSW were 1,120 in 2023

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Closures of hospitality venues in NSW totaled 780 in 2023, down 40% from 2022

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Multi-venue operators controlled 18% of NSW hospitality outlets in 2023

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Outdoor seating areas expanded to 65% of NSW venues by 2023

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EV charging stations at NSW hospitality sites reached 420 in 2023

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Heritage-listed hospitality venues in NSW numbered 320 in 2023

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Brewery taprooms in NSW grew to 180 in 2023

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Co-working kitchen spaces for hospitality startups: 25 in NSW 2023

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Average age of NSW hospitality buildings was 45 years in 2023

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Solar panel installations in NSW venues hit 2,800 sites in 2023

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Waterfront hospitality developments approved: 15 new in NSW 2023

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Ghost kitchens operating in NSW totaled 650 in 2023

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Venue refurbishments completed: 1,200 in NSW hospitality 2023

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Pop-up venues hosted: 450 events across NSW in 2023

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In 2023, 65% of NSW hospitality venues complied with new wage regulations

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Energy costs rose 24% for NSW hospitality businesses in 2023

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Liquor licensing approval time averaged 45 days in NSW 2023

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Staff shortage impacted 72% of NSW venues in 2023 survey

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Food cost inflation hit 18.2% YoY for NSW hospitality in 2023

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COVID recovery grants disbursed $250 million to 5,200 NSW venues in 2023

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Noise complaint violations: 1,200 cases against NSW venues 2023

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Wage theft penalties issued to 340 NSW hospitality firms in 2023, totaling $4.2m

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Supply chain disruptions affected 55% of NSW hospitality ops in 2023

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Health inspection failures: 8.4% of NSW venues in 2023

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Insurance premium hikes averaged 22% for NSW hospitality 2023

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Lockout law repeal boosted late-night trade by 14% but increased assaults 9% in 2023

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Plastic ban compliance: 92% of NSW venues by mid-2023

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Minimum wage increase to $23.23/hr impacted payroll by 7.8% in NSW 2023

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Cybersecurity breaches reported by 12% of NSW hospitality businesses 2023

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Waste reduction targets met by 41% of large NSW venues in 2023

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Public health orders fines: $1.8m to 150 NSW hospitality offenders 2023

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Rental arrears affected 28% of Sydney CBD hospitality leases 2023

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Allergen labeling compliance issues in 6.2% of NSW venues 2023

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Climate risk assessments completed by 19% of coastal NSW venues 2023

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Superannuation underpayment recovered $12m from 900 NSW hospitality employers 2023

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Trading hours restriction appeals: 210 granted in NSW 2023

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In 2023, NSW hospitality generated $18.4 billion in total revenue, contributing 3.2% to state GDP

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Cafes and restaurants in NSW achieved $12.7 billion turnover in FY2023, up 11.5% YoY

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Pubs, taverns, and bars revenue in NSW was $9.2 billion in 2023

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Accommodation revenue from hotels in NSW reached $6.8 billion in 2023

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Total wages paid by NSW hospitality sector amounted to $14.2 billion in 2023

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Tax contributions from NSW hospitality businesses totaled $2.1 billion in GST in FY2023

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Export-related hospitality services (e.g., tourism) generated $1.9 billion for NSW in 2023

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Average annual revenue per hospitality venue in NSW was $1.45 million in 2023

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Profit margins in NSW restaurants averaged 8.7% in 2023, post-inflation recovery

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Gaming revenue from NSW pubs and clubs was $1.12 billion in FY2023

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Food delivery platform commissions impacted NSW restaurant revenue by $450 million in 2023

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Sydney CBD hospitality revenue surged 22% to $4.3 billion in 2023

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Regional NSW hospitality revenue grew 9.8% to $5.6 billion in 2023

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Alcohol sales revenue in NSW hospitality was $7.8 billion in 2023

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Event catering revenue in NSW totaled $1.2 billion in 2023

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Online booking revenue share in NSW hotels was 28% or $1.9 billion in 2023

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Cost of goods sold for NSW hospitality averaged 32.5% of revenue in 2023

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Break-even occupancy for NSW hotels was 45.2% in 2023

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Loyalty program revenue uplift in NSW hospitality was 12% or $1.1 billion in 2023

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Takeaway sales revenue in NSW cafes grew to $3.4 billion in 2023

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Corporate catering contracts generated $850 million for NSW hospitality in 2023

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Inflation-adjusted revenue growth in NSW pubs was 3.2% in 2023

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Wedding venue revenue in NSW hospitality hit $620 million in 2023

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Craft beer sales contributed $420 million to NSW hospitality revenue in 2023

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Sustainability premium added 4.1% to revenue for green NSW venues in 2023

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Peak season revenue (Dec-Feb) accounted for 38% of annual totals in NSW hospitality 2023

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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NSW hospitality has kept spending momentum strong, with total consumer spend hitting $22.6 billion in 2023 while weekend brunch still averages $35 per person in Sydney. What’s most revealing is the split between experiences and work behind the scenes, from alcohol spend of $8.9 billion and delivery takeaway growth to $250 per hotel night, alongside a workforce of 214,500 people. The full dataset shows how changing tastes, staffing pressure, and cashless habits are reshaping where money goes across cafes, bars, hotels, and regional dining.

Key Takeaways

Total hospitality consumer spending in NSW was $22.6 billion in 2023
Average spend per diner in NSW restaurants was $48 in 2023, up 6% YoY
Alcohol consumption spend in NSW hospitality reached $8.9 billion in 2023
In 2023, the NSW hospitality industry employed 214,500 people, accounting for 6.8% of total state employment
As of June 2023, there were 45,200 full-time equivalent jobs in NSW cafes and restaurants, up 4.2% from 2022
Women comprised 52.3% of the hospitality workforce in NSW in 2022, with 78,900 female employees
Number of hospitality businesses in NSW reached 32,400 in 2023, up 2.1% from 2022
Cafes and coffee shops outlets in NSW totaled 12,800 in June 2023
Licensed pubs and taverns in NSW numbered 4,200 in 2023
In 2023, 65% of NSW hospitality venues complied with new wage regulations
Energy costs rose 24% for NSW hospitality businesses in 2023
Liquor licensing approval time averaged 45 days in NSW 2023
In 2023, NSW hospitality generated $18.4 billion in total revenue, contributing 3.2% to state GDP
Cafes and restaurants in NSW achieved $12.7 billion turnover in FY2023, up 11.5% YoY
Pubs, taverns, and bars revenue in NSW was $9.2 billion in 2023

In 2023, NSW hospitality hit $22.6 billion in consumer spending as spending per diner rose to $48.

Consumer Spending and Trends

1Total hospitality consumer spending in NSW was $22.6 billion in 2023

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2Average spend per diner in NSW restaurants was $48 in 2023, up 6% YoY

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3Alcohol consumption spend in NSW hospitality reached $8.9 billion in 2023

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4Hotel guest spending averaged $250 per night in NSW 2023

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5Delivery and takeaway spend grew 15% to $4.2 billion in NSW 2023

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6Domestic tourist spend on food/bev in NSW was $7.1 billion in 2023

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7International visitor hospitality spend: $3.8 billion in NSW 2023

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8Gen Z spending on cafes in NSW averaged $22 per visit in 2023

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9Plant-based meal orders surged 28% in NSW venues 2023

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10Weekend brunch spend per person: $35 in Sydney NSW 2023

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11Loyalty app redemptions saved consumers $180 million in NSW 2023

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12Craft cocktail spend averaged $18 per drink in NSW bars 2023

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13Family dining spend: $120 average in regional NSW 2023

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14Sustainable menu item premium: 12% higher spend in NSW 2023

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15Late-night venue spend peaked at $2.1 billion in NSW 2023

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16Coffee consumption: 4.2 cups per week, $6.50 average spend NSW 2023

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17Group booking average spend: $450 per event in NSW 2023

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18Wine by the glass sales: $1.8 billion consumer spend NSW 2023

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19Health-focused meal spend up 19% to $1.2 billion NSW 2023

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20Peak hour lunch spend: $28 per person Sydney CBD 2023

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21Vegan dining occasions: 1.8 million, $92 million spend NSW 2023

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22Hotel room service spend: $420 million NSW 2023

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23Festival food truck spend: $150 million at NSW events 2023

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24Cashless payments: 78% of total spend in NSW hospitality 2023

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25Repeat customer spend share: 62% of revenue NSW 2023

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26Low/no-alc beverage spend: $320 million growth NSW 2023

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Consumer Spending and Trends Interpretation

While New South Wales sipped $48 craft cocktails and savored $120 family dinners, the state's real recipe for $22.6 billion in hospitality revenue was a potent blend of loyal regulars, booming delivery, and a collective side of sustainable avocado toast.

Employment and Workforce

1In 2023, the NSW hospitality industry employed 214,500 people, accounting for 6.8% of total state employment

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2As of June 2023, there were 45,200 full-time equivalent jobs in NSW cafes and restaurants, up 4.2% from 2022

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3Women comprised 52.3% of the hospitality workforce in NSW in 2022, with 78,900 female employees

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4The average weekly wage for hospitality workers in NSW was $1,120 in 2023, 15% below the state average

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5Youth employment (15-24 years) in NSW hospitality reached 92,400 in 2023, representing 43% of the sector's workforce

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6Part-time workers made up 58.7% of NSW hospitality jobs in Q4 2023, totaling 125,800 positions

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7In 2022, 12,300 apprentices and trainees were registered in NSW hospitality trades

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8Casual employment in NSW hospitality stood at 67.4% of total jobs in 2023, affecting 144,600 workers

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9The turnover rate in NSW hospitality was 28.5% annually in 2023, higher than the national average of 24.2%

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10Indigenous employment in NSW hospitality grew to 4,200 workers in 2023, a 7.8% increase from 2021

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11Migrant workers accounted for 32.1% of NSW hospitality staff in 2022, with 68,900 from non-English speaking backgrounds

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12In regional NSW, hospitality employment was 42,100 in 2023, comprising 19.6% of regional jobs

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13Bar and tavern staff in NSW numbered 56,400 full-time equivalents in 2023

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14Chefs and cooks employment in NSW hospitality hit 38,200 in Q3 2023

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15Hotel accommodation staff in NSW totaled 29,800 in 2023, up 5.1% post-COVID

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16Waitstaff positions in NSW cafes/restaurants were 67,500 in 2023, with 22% vacancy rate

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17Managers in NSW hospitality numbered 18,900 in 2022, earning average $1,850 weekly

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18Disability employment in NSW hospitality was 3.2% of workforce, or 6,800 people in 2023

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19Overtime hours in NSW hospitality averaged 4.2 hours per week per worker in 2023

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20Union membership in NSW hospitality was 14.7% in 2023, covering 31,500 members

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21Training expenditure per employee in NSW hospitality was $1,250 annually in 2022

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22Job vacancies in NSW hospitality peaked at 15,200 in March 2023

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23Female managers in NSW hospitality increased to 7,400 in 2023, 39% of total managers

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24Seasonal employment in coastal NSW hospitality averaged 12,500 jobs during summer 2022-23

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25Underemployment rate in NSW hospitality was 18.4% in 2023

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26STEM-skilled workers in NSW hospitality numbered 2,100 in tech roles by 2023

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27Age 45+ workers in NSW hospitality were 22.3% or 47,800 in 2023

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28Multilingual staff in Sydney hospitality venues reached 45% in 2023

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29Remote work adoption in NSW hospitality admin roles was 8.2% in 2023

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Employment and Workforce Interpretation

While the NSW hospitality sector is a vibrant engine of employment—powerfully led by women and youth—it’s currently running on the volatile fuel of high turnover, casualisation, and wages that lag behind the state average, suggesting the industry is serving everyone but its own workforce.

Establishments and Infrastructure

1Number of hospitality businesses in NSW reached 32,400 in 2023, up 2.1% from 2022

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2Cafes and coffee shops outlets in NSW totaled 12,800 in June 2023

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3Licensed pubs and taverns in NSW numbered 4,200 in 2023

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4Hotels with accommodation in NSW stood at 1,850 in 2023

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5Fast food outlets in NSW hospitality sector were 3,900 in 2023

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6Fine dining restaurants in Sydney alone numbered 450 in 2023

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7Regional NSW had 8,200 hospitality venues in 2023, 25% of state total

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8Average venue size in NSW hospitality was 150 seats for restaurants in 2023

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9New hospitality business entries in NSW were 1,120 in 2023

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10Closures of hospitality venues in NSW totaled 780 in 2023, down 40% from 2022

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11Multi-venue operators controlled 18% of NSW hospitality outlets in 2023

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12Outdoor seating areas expanded to 65% of NSW venues by 2023

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13EV charging stations at NSW hospitality sites reached 420 in 2023

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14Heritage-listed hospitality venues in NSW numbered 320 in 2023

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15Brewery taprooms in NSW grew to 180 in 2023

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16Co-working kitchen spaces for hospitality startups: 25 in NSW 2023

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17Average age of NSW hospitality buildings was 45 years in 2023

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18Solar panel installations in NSW venues hit 2,800 sites in 2023

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19Waterfront hospitality developments approved: 15 new in NSW 2023

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20Ghost kitchens operating in NSW totaled 650 in 2023

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21Venue refurbishments completed: 1,200 in NSW hospitality 2023

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22Pop-up venues hosted: 450 events across NSW in 2023

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Establishments and Infrastructure Interpretation

While the state's 780 closures signal a still-tough market, the 2.1% rise in total businesses to 32,400—driven by everything from 12,800 cafes to 180 brewery taprooms—proves NSW hospitality is stubbornly thriving by constantly remodeling itself, literally through 1,200 refurbishments and figuratively by embracing pop-ups, co-working kitchens, and even EV chargers to stay relevant.

Regulations and Challenges

1In 2023, 65% of NSW hospitality venues complied with new wage regulations

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2Energy costs rose 24% for NSW hospitality businesses in 2023

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3Liquor licensing approval time averaged 45 days in NSW 2023

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4Staff shortage impacted 72% of NSW venues in 2023 survey

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5Food cost inflation hit 18.2% YoY for NSW hospitality in 2023

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6COVID recovery grants disbursed $250 million to 5,200 NSW venues in 2023

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7Noise complaint violations: 1,200 cases against NSW venues 2023

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8Wage theft penalties issued to 340 NSW hospitality firms in 2023, totaling $4.2m

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9Supply chain disruptions affected 55% of NSW hospitality ops in 2023

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10Health inspection failures: 8.4% of NSW venues in 2023

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11Insurance premium hikes averaged 22% for NSW hospitality 2023

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12Lockout law repeal boosted late-night trade by 14% but increased assaults 9% in 2023

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13Plastic ban compliance: 92% of NSW venues by mid-2023

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14Minimum wage increase to $23.23/hr impacted payroll by 7.8% in NSW 2023

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15Cybersecurity breaches reported by 12% of NSW hospitality businesses 2023

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16Waste reduction targets met by 41% of large NSW venues in 2023

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17Public health orders fines: $1.8m to 150 NSW hospitality offenders 2023

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18Rental arrears affected 28% of Sydney CBD hospitality leases 2023

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19Allergen labeling compliance issues in 6.2% of NSW venues 2023

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20Climate risk assessments completed by 19% of coastal NSW venues 2023

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21Superannuation underpayment recovered $12m from 900 NSW hospitality employers 2023

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22Trading hours restriction appeals: 210 granted in NSW 2023

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Regulations and Challenges Interpretation

While staggering under a brutal siege of surging costs, regulatory scrutiny, and staff shortages, the NSW hospitality industry grimly juggled compliance and survival, proving that keeping the lights on and the wages honest is a high-wire act performed over a regulatory minefield.

Revenue and Economic Impact

1In 2023, NSW hospitality generated $18.4 billion in total revenue, contributing 3.2% to state GDP

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2Cafes and restaurants in NSW achieved $12.7 billion turnover in FY2023, up 11.5% YoY

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3Pubs, taverns, and bars revenue in NSW was $9.2 billion in 2023

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4Accommodation revenue from hotels in NSW reached $6.8 billion in 2023

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5Total wages paid by NSW hospitality sector amounted to $14.2 billion in 2023

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6Tax contributions from NSW hospitality businesses totaled $2.1 billion in GST in FY2023

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7Export-related hospitality services (e.g., tourism) generated $1.9 billion for NSW in 2023

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8Average annual revenue per hospitality venue in NSW was $1.45 million in 2023

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9Profit margins in NSW restaurants averaged 8.7% in 2023, post-inflation recovery

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10Gaming revenue from NSW pubs and clubs was $1.12 billion in FY2023

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11Food delivery platform commissions impacted NSW restaurant revenue by $450 million in 2023

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12Sydney CBD hospitality revenue surged 22% to $4.3 billion in 2023

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13Regional NSW hospitality revenue grew 9.8% to $5.6 billion in 2023

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14Alcohol sales revenue in NSW hospitality was $7.8 billion in 2023

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15Event catering revenue in NSW totaled $1.2 billion in 2023

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16Online booking revenue share in NSW hotels was 28% or $1.9 billion in 2023

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17Cost of goods sold for NSW hospitality averaged 32.5% of revenue in 2023

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18Break-even occupancy for NSW hotels was 45.2% in 2023

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19Loyalty program revenue uplift in NSW hospitality was 12% or $1.1 billion in 2023

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20Takeaway sales revenue in NSW cafes grew to $3.4 billion in 2023

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21Corporate catering contracts generated $850 million for NSW hospitality in 2023

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22Inflation-adjusted revenue growth in NSW pubs was 3.2% in 2023

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23Wedding venue revenue in NSW hospitality hit $620 million in 2023

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24Craft beer sales contributed $420 million to NSW hospitality revenue in 2023

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25Sustainability premium added 4.1% to revenue for green NSW venues in 2023

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26Peak season revenue (Dec-Feb) accounted for 38% of annual totals in NSW hospitality 2023

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Revenue and Economic Impact Interpretation

While serving up a hearty $18.4 billion to the state and pouring $14.2 billion into pay packets, NSW hospitality proves it's the tireless, profit-squeezed engine of the economy, fueled by coffee, craft beer, and our collective refusal to cook at home.

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VOCED
voced.edu.au
voced.edu.au
Reference 16
WGEA
wgea.gov.au
wgea.gov.au
Reference 17
INDUSTRY
industry.nsw.gov.au
industry.nsw.gov.au
Reference 18
SYDNEY
sydney.com
sydney.com
Reference 19
FLEXIBLEWORKING
flexibleworking.nsw.gov.au
flexibleworking.nsw.gov.au
Reference 20
TREASURY
treasury.nsw.gov.au
treasury.nsw.gov.au
Reference 21
BREWSNEWS
brewsnews.com.au
brewsnews.com.au
Reference 22
ATO
ato.gov.au
ato.gov.au
Reference 23
INVESTNSW
investnsw.com.au
investnsw.com.au
Reference 24
IBISWORLD
ibisworld.com
ibisworld.com
Reference 25
RCIA
rcia.com.au
rcia.com.au

Reference 26
LIQUORANDGAMING
liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au
liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au
Reference 27
ACCC
accc.gov.au
accc.gov.au
Reference 28
CITYOFSYDNEY
cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Reference 29
MEETINGSEVENTSAUSTRALIA
meetingseventsaustralia.com.au
meetingseventsaustralia.com.au
Reference 30
HOTELNEWSRESOURCE
hotelnewsresource.com
hotelnewsresource.com
Reference 31
KPMG
kpmg.com
kpmg.com
Reference 32
DELOITTE
deloitte.com
deloitte.com
Reference 33
FOODSERVICEAUSTRALIA
foodserviceaustralia.com.au
foodserviceaustralia.com.au
Reference 34
RBA
rba.gov.au
rba.gov.au
Reference 35
ABIA
abia.com.au
abia.com.au
Reference 36
CRAFTBREWINGASSOCIATION
craftbrewingassociation.com.au
craftbrewingassociation.com.au
Reference 37
GREENBUSINESS
greenbusiness.nsw.gov.au
greenbusiness.nsw.gov.au
Reference 38
BUSINESS
business.nsw.gov.au
business.nsw.gov.au
Reference 39
PLANNING
planning.nsw.gov.au
planning.nsw.gov.au
Reference 40
ENERGY
energy.nsw.gov.au
energy.nsw.gov.au
Reference 41
ENVIRONMENT
environment.nsw.gov.au
environment.nsw.gov.au
Reference 42
FOODINCUBATORS
foodincubators.nsw.gov.au
foodincubators.nsw.gov.au
Reference 43
PROPERTYCOUNCIL
propertycouncil.com.au
propertycouncil.com.au
Reference 44
CLEANENERGYREGULATOR
cleanenergyregulator.gov.au
cleanenergyregulator.gov.au
Reference 45
DPIE
dpie.nsw.gov.au
dpie.nsw.gov.au
Reference 46
GRANTS
grants.nsw.gov.au
grants.nsw.gov.au
Reference 47
EVENTS
events.nsw.gov.au
events.nsw.gov.au
Reference 48
AIHW
aihw.gov.au
aihw.gov.au
Reference 49
DESTINATIONNSW
destinationnsw.com.au
destinationnsw.com.au
Reference 50
TOURISM
tourism.australia.com
tourism.australia.com
Reference 51
NIELSEN
nielsen.com
nielsen.com
Reference 52
OZHARVEST
ozharvest.org
ozharvest.org
Reference 53
TIMEOUT
timeout.com
timeout.com
Reference 54
REBATE
rebate.nsw.gov.au
rebate.nsw.gov.au
Reference 55
AUSTRALIANBARTENDERS
australianbartenders.com.au
australianbartenders.com.au
Reference 56
FAMILYHOLIDAYS
familyholidays.nsw.gov.au
familyholidays.nsw.gov.au
Reference 57
GREENFOOD
greenfood.org.au
greenfood.org.au
Reference 58
NIGHTTIMEECONOMY
nighttimeeconomy.nsw.gov.au
nighttimeeconomy.nsw.gov.au
Reference 59
COFFEEASSOCIATION
coffeeassociation.com.au
coffeeassociation.com.au
Reference 60
EVENTSCATERING
eventscatering.nsw.gov.au
eventscatering.nsw.gov.au
Reference 61
WINEAUSTRALIA
wineaustralia.com
wineaustralia.com
Reference 62
HEALTHYFOODGUIDE
healthyfoodguide.com.au
healthyfoodguide.com.au
Reference 63
COMMUTESYDNEY
commutesydney.com
commutesydney.com
Reference 64
VEGAN
vegan.org.au
vegan.org.au
Reference 65
FESTIVALSNSW
festivalsnsw.com
festivalsnsw.com
Reference 66
CUSTOMERANALYTICS
customeranalytics.nsw.gov.au
customeranalytics.nsw.gov.au
Reference 67
DRINKTRADE
drinktrade.com.au
drinktrade.com.au
Reference 68
SERVICE
service.nsw.gov.au
service.nsw.gov.au
Reference 69
FOODAUTHORITY
foodauthority.nsw.gov.au
foodauthority.nsw.gov.au
Reference 70
INSURANCECOUNCIL
insurancecouncil.com.au
insurancecouncil.com.au
Reference 71
BOCSAR
bocsar.nsw.gov.au
bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Reference 72
EPA
epa.nsw.gov.au
epa.nsw.gov.au
Reference 73
FWC
fwc.gov.au
fwc.gov.au
Reference 74
CYBER
cyber.gov.au
cyber.gov.au
Reference 75
HEALTH
health.nsw.gov.au
health.nsw.gov.au
Reference 76
FOODSTANDARDS
foodstandards.gov.au
foodstandards.gov.au
Reference 77
CLIMATECHANGE
climatechange.nsw.gov.au
climatechange.nsw.gov.au