Overview
EMPLOYED
1,371,500
PART-TIME SHARE
14%
WORKFORCE SHARE
9.3%
FEMALE SHARE
13%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
$1,600
MEDIAN AGE
37
Construction is a large employing industry. Around 9.3% of workers have their main job in this industry.
Businesses in this industry are mainly involved in activities like:
- demolition, clearing and site preparation
- residential and non-residential building
- heavy and civil engineering construction
- other construction services.
Median earnings are $1,600 per week, lower than all industries median earnings of $1,741.
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Employment
Employment in the Construction industry grew over the 20 years to February 2026.
The number of workers grew by 22,000 (or 1.6%) over the last year.
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Sectors
Building Installation Services is the largest sector in the Construction industry, employing 324,900 workers.
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Occupations
Carpenters and Joiners is the largest employing occupation in the Construction industry.
The 10 largest employing occupations are shown below.
Some occupations are common across a number of industries.
Largest employing occupations
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation title |
|---|---|
| 3312 | Carpenters and Joiners |
| 3411 | Electricians |
| 1331 | Construction Managers |
| 3341 | Plumbers |
| 8211 | Building and Plumbing Labourers |
| 3121 | Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians |
| 3322 | Painting Trades Workers |
| 8212 | Concreters |
| 3622 | Gardeners |
| 7212 | Earthmoving Plant Operators |
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Industry data
This file contains data for all 19 industries to make comparing industry data easy. Information available includes:
- industry overview
- industry employment (20-year time series)
- industry sector employment
- top employing occupations by industry.