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MASTER BUILDERS AUSTRALIA

The industry that builds Australia.

Building and construction creates homes, infrastructure, jobs and opportunity in every community across the country.

OUR INDUSTRY

One of Australia’s largest economic forces.

Australia’s building and construction industry is one of the country’s largest sectors. It is powered by businesses that build the homes Australians live in, the infrastructure communities rely on and the workplaces that keep the economy moving.

The industry is made up overwhelmingly of small and medium-sized businesses, alongside the country’s leading construction companies.

$324.6bbuilding and construction work completed in the year to June 2025
11.7%direct contribution to Australia’s GDP
1.32mpeople employed across building and construction
462,939construction businesses operating across Australia
BUILT ON SMALL BUSINESS

The businesses behind Australia’s growth.

More than 98.6 per cent of construction businesses employ fewer than 20 people. They are local employers, trainers, contractors and problem-solvers, helping communities grow right across Australia.

85.3%of construction jobs are full-time
$93.9bpaid in wages and salaries
$58boperating profit before tax
WHY IT MATTERS

When building is strong, Australia is stronger.

01

Homes

Delivering the homes Australians need, in communities across the country.

02

Jobs

Providing full-time employment and pathways for the next generation of skilled workers.

03

Infrastructure

Creating the schools, hospitals, roads and workplaces that support a growing nation.

04

Communities

Supporting local businesses and creating lasting economic opportunity.

LATEST INDUSTRY DATA

See the full industry picture.

Download the latest Master Builders industry snapshot for current data on output, employment, businesses and the economic contribution of building and construction.

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