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Western Australia Industry Statistics

From Gorgon LNG export volumes and 2022 to 2023 iron ore dominance to Perth’s busiest skies, this page pulls together the latest pulse of Western Australia’s industries, including wheat exports hitting 11.2 million tonnes in 2022 to 2023 and manufacturing turnover of $45 billion in 2022 to 2023. It also sets the quieter sectors against the heavy hitters, with WA’s 27.5 million sheep flock and lithium output rising 47% year on year to 124,000 tonnes of concentrate, revealing how the state’s economy swings between scale and momentum.
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Western Australia Industry Statistics
Leah KesslerWritten by Leah Kessler·Edited by Henrik Dahl·Fact-checked by Peter Sandoval
Last verified Jul 3, 2026
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Western Australia is stacking standout figures across agriculture, energy, and the visitor economy, from LNG runs and iron ore tonnages to sheep flocks measured in tens of millions. In 2022-23 alone, WA shipped 11.2 million tonnes of wheat from its ports and produced 900.2 million tonnes of iron ore, while manufacturing turnover reached $45 billion. With tourism spending hitting $16.5 billion and 15 million passengers moving through Perth airport in 2022-23, the mix is anything but uniform.

Key Takeaways

  • WA grain production totalled 12.5 million tonnes in 2022-23 season
  • Wheat exports from WA ports reached 11.2 million tonnes in 2022-23
  • Barley production in WA was 2.8 million tonnes in 2022-23, 40% of national total
  • WA manufacturing turnover was $45 billion in 2022-23
  • Food and beverage manufacturing in WA generated $15 billion revenue in 2023
  • Metal fabrication output in WA valued $8.2 billion, serving mining sector
  • Western Australia's iron ore production in 2022-23 was 900.2 million tonnes, representing 53% of global seaborne trade
  • Gold production in Western Australia for 2022-23 totalled 514 tonnes, making it the largest gold producing state in Australia
  • Lithium production in WA reached 124,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate in 2022-23, up 47% from previous year
  • WA LNG production from domestic gas fields was 25 PJ in 2022-23
  • Gorgon LNG project exported 530 PJ of LNG in 2022-23, largest in WA
  • Wheatstone LNG facility produced 8.8 million tonnes of LNG in 2022-23
  • WA tourism visitor expenditure reached $16.5 billion in 2022-23
  • International visitors to WA totalled 1.2 million in 2022-23, up 80% post-COVID
  • Domestic overnight visitors spent $10 billion in WA 2022-23

WA powered strong agriculture, resources and tourism in 2022 to 2023, including record iron ore and fast-growing LNG.

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Agriculture And Fisheries26 stats

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WA grain production totalled 12.5 million tonnes in 2022-23 season
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Wheat exports from WA ports reached 11.2 million tonnes in 2022-23
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Barley production in WA was 2.8 million tonnes in 2022-23, 40% of national total
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Sheep flock in WA numbered 27.5 million head in 2023, largest in Australia
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Wool production from WA merino sheep was 85,000 tonnes clean in 2022-23
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Beef cattle numbers in WA reached 1.8 million head in 2023
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WA horticulture output valued $1.2 billion in 2022-23, led by avocados and table grapes
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Rock lobster catch in WA waters was 5,500 tonnes in 2022-23, 95% exported live to China
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Abalone fishery quota set at 415 tonnes for 2023-24 in WA
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WA canola production hit 1.5 million tonnes in 2022-23, up 20%
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Lupin production in WA was 1.2 million tonnes, supplying 80% of global market
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Dairy cattle in WA totalled 250,000 head, producing 800 million litres milk annually
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Prawn trawl fishery landed 3,200 tonnes in Shark Bay 2022-23
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WA wine grape crush was 18,000 tonnes in 2023 vintage, Margaret River 40%
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Almond orchards in WA expanded to 2,000 hectares, yielding 5,000 tonnes nuts
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WA agriculture GVA was $13.5 billion in 2022-23, 8% of state GDP
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Export value of WA agricultural products reached $12 billion in 2022-23
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Carnaby's black cockatoo habitat supports sustainable timber harvesting 1.5 million m3/year
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Finfish aquaculture produced 15,000 tonnes of yellowtail kingfish in 2022-23
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WA oaten hay exports totalled 2.5 million tonnes in 2022-23 to Asia
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Potato production in WA was 120,000 tonnes from 4,500 ha in 2023
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Pearled clover seed production 20,000 tonnes annually from WA pastures
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WA live goat exports numbered 1.2 million head in 2022-23
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Aquaculture leases cover 500 km2 offshore WA for pearl oysters
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WA avocado production reached 25,000 tonnes from 2,500 ha in 2023
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Wild catch fisheries value $1.1 billion in 2022-23, 15% national total
Interpretation

Agriculture And Fisheries Interpretation

Western Australia’s Agriculture and Fisheries sector is showing clear scale and strength in 2022-23 and 2023, with grain production at 12.5 million tonnes and sheep numbers reaching 27.5 million head, alongside 11.2 million tonnes of wheat exported through WA ports.

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Manufacturing And Construction26 stats

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WA manufacturing turnover was $45 billion in 2022-23
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Food and beverage manufacturing in WA generated $15 billion revenue in 2023
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Metal fabrication output in WA valued $8.2 billion, serving mining sector
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Construction industry in WA completed $52 billion in building work 2022-23
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Residential building approvals in Perth metro 12,500 dwellings in 2023
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Non-residential construction value $25 billion in WA 2022-23, led by hospitals
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WA cement production totalled 2.8 million tonnes from Kemerton plant
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Prefabricated building manufacturing grew 15% to $1.5 billion in WA 2023
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Electrical equipment manufacturing turnover $3.1 billion, focused on mining gear
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WA engineering construction employed 95,000 FTE workers in 2023
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Heavy machinery manufacturing output $4.5 billion for resource sector
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Glass and ceramics production 500,000 tonnes in WA plants 2022-23
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WA road construction expenditure $2.3 billion state-funded in 2023
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Aluminium fabrication from Pinjarra smelter 520,000 tonnes ingots annually
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Plastic products manufacturing revenue $2.8 billion in WA 2023
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WA house completion rate 25,000 dwellings in 2022-23
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Mining equipment repair and maintenance $6 billion industry value
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WA steel fabrication capacity 1 million tonnes p.a. for infrastructure
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Renewable energy manufacturing hub at Kwinana produces 200 MW turbine components
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Commercial building projects valued $10 billion in Perth CBD 2023
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WA paint and coatings production 150 million litres annually
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Rail infrastructure construction 500 km new track laid 2022-23
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Furniture manufacturing turnover $1.2 billion, 20% export-oriented
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WA gypsum board production 400,000 tonnes from CSR plant
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Offshore wind farm manufacturing supply chain supports 1,000 jobs in WA
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Concrete batching plants produced 10 million m3 ready-mix in 2023
Interpretation

Manufacturing And Construction Interpretation

In Western Australia’s manufacturing and construction sector, major activity is concentrated in both production and building, with construction delivering $52 billion in building work in 2022 to 23 and manufacturing turnover reaching $45 billion in 2022 to 23, while food and beverage alone generated $15 billion revenue and Perth added 12,500 residential dwellings in 2023.

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Mining And Minerals30 stats

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Western Australia's iron ore production in 2022-23 was 900.2 million tonnes, representing 53% of global seaborne trade
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Gold production in Western Australia for 2022-23 totalled 514 tonnes, making it the largest gold producing state in Australia
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Lithium production in WA reached 124,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate in 2022-23, up 47% from previous year
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Nickel concentrate production was 152,000 tonnes in 2022-23, with WA holding 95% of Australia's reserves
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Bauxite production hit 97 million tonnes in 2022-23, supplying 40% of global alumina needs
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Copper production in WA was 214,000 tonnes in 2022-23, driven by new projects like Winu
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Rare earth oxides production reached 18,000 tonnes in 2022-23 from Mt Weld mine
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Iron ore exports from WA ports totalled 1,169 million tonnes in 2022-23
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WA mining industry employed 133,000 people in 2023, 10% of state workforce
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Mining contributed $171 billion to WA's economy in 2022-23, 52% of GSP
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Pilbara iron ore mines produced 896 million tonnes in 2022-23 from Rio Tinto operations alone
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Gold mines in Kalgoorlie region yielded 70% of WA's total gold output in 2022-23
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WA has 1.2 billion tonnes of identified bauxite resources, largest in world
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Lithium mine expansions added 50,000 tonnes capacity in 2023 at Greenbushes
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Diamond production from Argyle mine legacy sites was 2.5 million carats equivalent in 2022
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Manganese ore exports from WA reached 18 million tonnes in 2022-23
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WA's mineral exploration expenditure was $1.2 billion in 2022-23, highest nationally
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Newcrest's Cadia mine equivalent gold output in WA partnerships was 25 tonnes
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Salt production from WA solar salt fields was 4.5 million tonnes in 2022-23
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Heavy mineral sands production totalled 2.1 million tonnes of ilmenite in 2022-23
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WA iron ore royalty payments to state were $11.5 billion in 2022-23
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Alumina production from WA refineries was 25 million tonnes in 2022-23
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Zinc production hit 300,000 tonnes concentrate from Golden Grove mine
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WA's uranium resources stand at 69,000 tonnes, with potential for 200,000t
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Coal production from Collie mines was 5.8 million tonnes in 2022-23
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Mineral processing plants in WA processed 1.5 billion tonnes of ore in 2022-23
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WA exported $187 billion in minerals in 2022-23, 90% to China
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New vanadium project at Gabanintha to produce 22,000tpa V2O5 from 2024
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Graphite exploration resources in WA total 50 million tonnes at 10% grade
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Cobalt production from Murrin Murrin was 3,200 tonnes in 2022-23
Interpretation

Mining And Minerals Interpretation

Western Australia is strengthening its Mining and Minerals leadership in 2022-23, with iron ore output reaching 900.2 million tonnes and key growth also standing out as lithium rose to 124,000 tonnes up 47% year on year.

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Oil And Gas27 stats

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WA LNG production from domestic gas fields was 25 PJ in 2022-23
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Gorgon LNG project exported 530 PJ of LNG in 2022-23, largest in WA
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Wheatstone LNG facility produced 8.8 million tonnes of LNG in 2022-23
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WA oil production totalled 22 million barrels in 2022-23, mainly offshore
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North West Shelf LNG exports reached 13 million tonnes in 2022-23
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WA natural gas reserves estimated at 1,400 PJ, 60% offshore
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Pluto LNG train produced 4.9 million tonnes in 2022-23 from Woodside operations
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WA domestic gas consumption was 450 PJ in 2022-23, supplied by Carnarvon basin
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Ichthys LNG equivalent WA feed gas processing capacity 8.9 mtpa
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WA oil and gas industry employed 28,000 workers in 2023
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Browse basin undeveloped gas resources 25 Tcf, WA's largest frontier
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WA pipeline gas deliveries totalled 380 PJ to east coast markets in 2022-23
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Scarborough project to add 5 mtpa LNG capacity from 2026, Shell-operated
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WA condensate production was 9 million barrels in 2022-23
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Beetaloo basin shale gas potential 200 Tcf, with WA extensions explored
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WA gas royalties contributed $2.1 billion to state revenue in 2022-23
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Floatel rigs operating in WA offshore fields averaged 85% utilisation in 2023
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WA hydrogen projects pipeline totals 50 initiatives, aiming 10 GW electrolysis by 2030
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Carnarvon basin produced 70% of WA's oil in 2022-23
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WA CCS projects store 2 Mt CO2 annually from Gorgon since 2019
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Barossa gas field development to supply 1.6 mtpa LNG feed from 2025
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WA gas exploration wells drilled 45 in 2022-23, success rate 25%
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Pyrenees oil field output 3.5 million barrels in 2022-23
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WA LNG exports valued $45 billion in 2022-23
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Canning basin conventional gas resources 10 Tcf undeveloped
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WA oil rig count averaged 12 offshore rigs in 2023
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Wheatstone domestic gas plant supplies 200 TJ/day to WA market
Interpretation

Oil And Gas Interpretation

In Western Australia’s oil and gas sector, LNG is scaling strongly with major exports such as Gorgon reaching 530 PJ in 2022-23 and North West Shelf adding 13 million tonnes, supported by large offshore-linked resources like an estimated 1,400 PJ of natural gas reserves with 60% offshore.

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Tourism And Services25 stats

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WA tourism visitor expenditure reached $16.5 billion in 2022-23
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International visitors to WA totalled 1.2 million in 2022-23, up 80% post-COVID
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Domestic overnight visitors spent $10 billion in WA 2022-23
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Perth airport passenger movements 15 million in 2022-23
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Margaret River wine tourism generated $1.1 billion economic impact annually
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Broome cable beach camel rides attracted 250,000 visitors in 2023
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Rottnest Island ferry passengers 700,000 in 2022-23 season
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WA national parks visitation 15 million visits in 2022-23
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Cruise ship passengers in Fremantle port 100,000 in 2023 season
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Ningaloo reef tourism diving permits issued 50,000 annually
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WA hotels occupancy rate averaged 72% in Perth 2023
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Adventure tourism sector employed 25,000 in WA 2023
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Purnululu (Bungle Bungles) park visitors 30,000 in 2022-23
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WA cultural tourism events drew 2 million attendees, $500m spend
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Exmouth cape range national park 200,000 visitors yearly
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WA services sector GVA $150 billion in 2022-23, 45% state economy
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Financial services in Perth managed $2 trillion assets under management 2023
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WA education exports from international students $3 billion in 2023
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Retail trade turnover in WA $60 billion annually 2023
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Health care services employed 200,000 in WA 2023
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WA logistics and transport freight task 250 billion tonne-km 2022-23
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Professional services firms in Perth billed $20 billion 2023
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WA real estate transactions 50,000 sales valued $30 billion 2023
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Telecommunications services revenue $8 billion in WA household market
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WA business services sector growth 5% to $25 billion turnover 2023
Interpretation

Tourism And Services Interpretation

Western Australia’s Tourism and Services sector is surging back with strong visitor spending, delivering $16.5 billion in 2022-23 alongside 1.2 million international visitors, an 80% jump post-COVID.
report visual · Breakdown

WA agriculture & key export outputs (2022–23)

Grains dominate WA agriculture, with strong export performance alongside major production volumes.

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Barley production in WA was 2.8 million tonnes in 2022-23, 40% of national total
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WA natural gas reserves estimated at 1,400 PJ, 60% offshore
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