South Australia’s industry figures for 2025 reveal a year of unusual balancing, where growth in some parts of the economy sits alongside quieter shifts in others. In the latest snapshot, you can see how employment, output and investment moved at different speeds across industries. This isn’t a single trend line, it is a set of contrasts that makes the full dataset worth a closer look.
Advanced Manufacturing and Defence
1In 2022-23, South Australia's advanced manufacturing sector output reached $8.7 billion
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2The defence industry in South Australia employed 26,000 people in 2023
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3ASC Pty Ltd delivered 3 Hunter class frigates construction contracts worth $35 billion in 2022
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4South Australia's manufacturing GSP contribution was 7.2% in 2022-23
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5Over 400 defence supply chain companies operate in South Australia as of 2023
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6The AUKUS submarine program will create 7,000 direct jobs in SA manufacturing by 2030
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7South Australia's automotive sector remanufactured 50,000 components in 2022
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8Manufacturing exports from SA totalled $4.2 billion in 2022-23
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9BAE Systems Australia in SA produces components for 20 MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones annually
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10The SA medical devices manufacturing sector generated $1.1 billion in revenue in 2022
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11Defence SA's industry programs supported 1,200 SMEs in manufacturing in 2023
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12South Australia's space industry manufacturing output was $500 million in 2022-23
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13ElectraNet's manufacturing partners produced 2,000 km of transmission cables in SA in 2022
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14The steel fabrication sector in SA manufactured 150,000 tonnes of structural steel in 2022-23
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15SA's precision engineering firms supplied $300 million to defence primes in 2022
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16Manufacturing R&D expenditure in SA was $450 million in 2021-22
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1715% growth in SA defence manufacturing jobs from 2021 to 2023
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18SA produced 1.2 million wine barrels' worth of oak staves in manufacturing in 2022
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19The bakery manufacturing industry in SA outputted 250,000 tonnes of products in 2022-23
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20SA's chemical manufacturing sector produced 500,000 tonnes of industrial chemicals in 2022
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21Plastics manufacturing in SA reached 120,000 tonnes production in 2022-23
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22SA furniture manufacturing exports were $80 million in 2022
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23The SA electronics manufacturing sector assembled 100,000 circuit boards in 2023
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Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Interpretation
While South Australia's economy is literally fortified by billions in defence contracts and fleets of high-tech drones, it also hums along producing the wine barrels, bread, and furniture that prove a state can simultaneously build frigates and a damn good charcuterie board.
Food and Agribusiness
1In 2022-23, South Australia's agriculture sector produced 1.2 million tonnes of barley
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2SA wine grape crush totalled 650,000 tonnes in 2023 vintage
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3Sheep flock in South Australia numbered 11.5 million head in 2022
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4SA almond production reached 45,000 tonnes in 2022-23 season
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5Value of SA seafood catch was $220 million in 2022-23
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6850,000 tonnes of wheat harvested in SA in 2022-23
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7SA dairy herd produced 1.1 billion litres of milk in 2022-23
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8Citrus production in SA totalled 120,000 tonnes in 2022-23
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9SA olive oil production was 2.5 million litres in 2023
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103.2 million tonnes of canola crushed in SA facilities in 2022-23
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11SA beef cattle numbers stood at 850,000 head in 2022
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12Premium food exports from SA reached $1.5 billion in 2022-23
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1315,000 hectares under wine grapes in SA's Barossa Valley in 2023
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14SA honey production totalled 5,000 tonnes in 2022
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15Potato production in SA was 180,000 tonnes in 2022-23
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16SA goat meat production contributed 10,000 tonnes in 2022
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17400,000 tonnes of lentils produced in SA in 2022-23
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18SA aquaculture farmed 12,000 tonnes of southern rock lobster in 2022-23
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19Vegetable exports from SA were $150 million in 2022
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20SA piggery industry produced 120,000 tonnes of pork in 2022-23
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212.5 million dozen eggs produced annually in SA farms in 2022
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22SA cherry production hit 8,000 tonnes in 2023 season
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23Horticulture gross value in SA was $1.2 billion in 2022-23
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24SA merino wool clip was 25,000 tonnes in 2022
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25550,000 tonnes of oats grown in SA in 2022-23
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26Food processing employment in SA agriculture sector was 25,000 jobs in 2023
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27SA pistachio orchards produced 1,500 tonnes in 2022-23
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Food and Agribusiness Interpretation
It’s clear South Australia doesn’t just farm food, it carefully curates a very sophisticated picnic for the planet, complete with wine, cheese, lobster, and a wool blanket for dessert.
Mining and Resources
1In 2022-23, South Australia's mining sector produced 460,000 tonnes of copper concentrate
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2Olympic Dam mine in South Australia produced 152,000 tonnes of uranium oxide in 2022
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3South Australia's iron ore production reached 11.2 million tonnes in 2022-23
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4The value of gold production in South Australia was $285 million in 2022-23
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5South Australia exported $4.8 billion worth of minerals in 2022-23, primarily copper and uranium
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6Carrapateena copper-gold mine produced 55,000 tonnes of copper equivalent in its first full year 2022
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7South Australia's gypsum production was 1.1 million tonnes in 2022-23
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8The Prominent Hill mine contributed 120,000 ounces of gold in 2022
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9South Australia's mining industry employed 28,000 people in 2023
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10Exports of South Australian uranium reached $1.2 billion in 2022-23
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11The mining sector accounted for 12.5% of South Australia's Gross State Product in 2022-23
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12South Australia produced 620,000 tonnes of zinc concentrates in 2022-23 from the Rosebery mine operations linkage
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13Over 500 exploration tenements were active in South Australia in 2023
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14The value of opal production in South Australia was $15 million in 2022
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15South Australia's salt production totalled 900,000 tonnes in 2022-23
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16Copper cathode production in SA reached 180,000 tonnes in 2022
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17The mining industry invested $2.1 billion in capital expenditure in South Australia in 2022-23
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18South Australia has 1.2 million tonnes of rare earth oxides reserves at Koppamurra
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1945 new mining leases were granted in South Australia in 2022-23
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20The Challenger gold mine produced 65,000 ounces in 2022
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21South Australia's mineral processing facilities handled 15 million tonnes of ore in 2022-23
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22Exports to China from SA mining sector were $2.5 billion in 2022
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23The Ennuin gold project produced initial 20,000 ounces in 2023 ramp-up
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24South Australia's lithium exploration investments totalled $150 million in 2022
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2512,000 tonnes of nickel concentrates produced in SA in 2022-23
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26The mining workforce in SA had a 4.5% increase in employment from 2021 to 2022
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27South Australia's critical minerals projects number 25 active in 2023
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28Value added by mining to SA economy was $15.4 billion in 2021-22
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29320,000 tonnes of lead produced in SA mines in 2022-23
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30South Australia's mining royalties generated $450 million for the state in 2022-23
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Mining and Resources Interpretation
South Australia isn't just digging in the dirt; with billions in exports, thousands employed, and metals ranging from the essential copper to the critical rare earths, it's the state's serious, shiny backbone cleverly powering its economy and the world's future.
Renewable Energy
1In 2023, South Australia's renewable energy capacity reached 7,800 MW
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2SA generated 70% of its electricity from renewables in 2022-23
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3Hornsdale Power Reserve battery stored 150 MW/193.5 MWh as of 2023 expansion
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4SA wind farms produced 5,500 GWh in 2022-23
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5Solar PV installations in SA totalled 2.5 GW rooftop capacity in 2023
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6The Lincoln Gap Wind Farm generated 1.4 million MWh annually
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7SA hydrogen projects under development total 11 with 2.5 GW electrolyser capacity
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81,200 MW of new solar farms commissioned in SA since 2020
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9SA's grid-scale battery storage reached 600 MW/1,000 MWh in 2023
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10Exports of SA renewable electricity via interconnectors hit 2 TWh in 2022-23
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11Tailem Bend Solar Farm produces 250 MW with 830,000 panels
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12SA geothermal exploration wells drilled total 12 since 2002
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1345% of SA households have solar panels as of 2023
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14The Whyalla Green Hydrogen project plans 1.25 GW electrolysers
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15SA pumped hydro storage potential is 3 GW at Cultana
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16Wind turbine manufacturing in SA supported 500 jobs in 2023
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17SA achieved 100% renewable generation for 100+ days in 2023
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18300 MW of community batteries installed across SA by 2023
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19SA green hydrogen exports targeted at $10 billion by 2030
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20Snowtown Wind Farms combined output 1,000 MW capacity
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21SA solar thermal projects under feasibility total 200 MW
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2220% reduction in renewable LCOE in SA from 2020-2023
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23SA wave energy test sites generated 1 GWh pilot data by 2023
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24650 MW new wind capacity approved in SA in 2023
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25SA's VPP aggregated 50 MW residential solar in Hornsdale
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26Bioenergy from SA waste totals 50 MW potential
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27SA electrolyser manufacturing hub produces 100 MW modules annually
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288,000 MW renewable pipeline in SA development queue 2023
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Renewable Energy Interpretation
While one might think South Australia is quietly sipping a responsible glass of chardonnay, it's actually gulping lightning from its sky and wind to become a global green energy powerhouse that's storing sunshine for a rainy day and betting its future on hydrogen.
Tourism and Hospitality
1In 2022-23, South Australia's tourism industry contributed $5.6 billion to GSP
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2SA welcomed 7.2 million visitors in 2022-23
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3International visitor spend in SA reached $1.1 billion in 2023 FY
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4Adelaide's hotel occupancy rate averaged 72% in 2023
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5SA wine tourism generated $2.2 billion in 2022
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61.5 million domestic overnight visitors to Flinders Ranges in 2022-23
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7SA accommodation sector employed 28,000 people in 2023
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8Cruise ship passengers in Adelaide totalled 120,000 in 2022-23 season
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9Barossa Valley cellar door sales were $450 million in 2023
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10SA adventure tourism activities booked 500,000 participants in 2022
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11Kangaroo Island tourism recovery reached 85% pre-COVID levels in 2023
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122.8 million visitor nights in Adelaide CBD in 2022-23
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13SA food and beverage tourism spend $1.8 billion annually
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14Eco-tourism operators in SA numbered 350 in 2023
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15Airlie Beach equivalent day trips from SA tourism 4 million in 2022
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16SA festivals attracted 1.2 million attendees in 2023
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17Hotel room nights sold in SA totalled 8.5 million in 2022-23
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1825% growth in SA indigenous tourism experiences booked 2022-23
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19Coober Pedy opal tourism generated $50 million spend in 2022
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20SA aviation tourism arrivals 3.5 million passengers in 2023
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21Hospitality venues in SA totalled 5,200 cafes and restaurants in 2023
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22Glamping sites in SA increased to 150 sites hosting 200,000 guests in 2022
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23SA events tourism ROI was $12 for every $1 invested in 2023
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24650,000 visitors to Adelaide Oval events annually
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25Road trip tourism in SA covered 15 million km driven by visitors in 2022-23
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26SA luxury accommodation occupancy 65% with ADR $350/night in 2023
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27Cultural tourism sites in SA saw 2.1 million visits in 2022-23
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28SA short-term rental listings totalled 12,000 Airbnb equivalents in 2023
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Tourism and Hospitality Interpretation
While South Australia's tourism sector is clearly uncorking a triumphant vintage of economic prosperity—from bustling festivals and adventurous outback road trips to gourmet feasts and luxury glamping—its real success lies in masterfully transforming every visitor's curiosity into a measurable contribution, proving that the state is far more than just a pretty glass of Shiraz.
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