Overview
EMPLOYED
1,334,600
PART-TIME SHARE
15%
WORKFORCE SHARE
9.3%
FEMALE SHARE
14%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
$1,538
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 $1,538 per week, lower than all industries median earnings of $1,600.
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Employment
Employment in the Construction industry grew over the 20 years to August 2024.
The number of workers grew by 13,400 (or 1%) over the last year.
Quarterly employment, Construction | Employment |
---|---|
796900 | |
811000 | |
824600 | |
836400 | |
847300 | |
859000 | |
872300 | |
885900 | |
900200 | |
914300 | |
925200 | |
932700 | |
940600 | |
951600 | |
963500 | |
972100 | |
977900 | |
981400 | |
982500 | |
981300 | |
979600 | |
980500 | |
984100 | |
988800 | |
993700 | |
1000000 | |
1004600 | |
1006600 | |
1004100 | |
998900 | |
991900 | |
984700 | |
980800 | |
983400 | |
989300 | |
995100 | |
1001100 | |
1006800 | |
1013500 | |
1020100 | |
1025700 | |
1030200 | |
1032800 | |
1035200 | |
1038800 | |
1045400 | |
1053600 | |
1062500 | |
1072100 | |
1086400 | |
1105300 | |
1125000 | |
1143500 | |
1158900 | |
1169500 | |
1173300 | |
1173300 | |
1172100 | |
1172400 | |
1174300 | |
1176300 | |
1177800 | |
1176500 | |
1171400 | |
1164600 | |
1158400 | |
1152600 | |
1148700 | |
1149800 | |
1160800 | |
1181600 | |
1209700 | |
1242400 | |
1273000 | |
1296800 | |
1311900 | |
1321200 | |
1328100 | |
1332300 | |
1334300 | |
1334600 |
Sectors
Building Installation Services is the largest sector in the Construction industry, employing 307,700 workers.
Employment by industry sectors | Employment |
---|---|
Building Installation Services | 307700 |
Building Completion Services | 209500 |
Residential Building Construction | 166000 |
Other Construction Services | 138400 |
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 132400 |
Building Structure Services | 100000 |
Non-Residential Building Construction | 70700 |
Land Development and Site Preparation Services | 60300 |
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 |
3322 | Painting Trades Workers |
3121 | Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians |
7212 | Earthmoving Plant Operators |
8212 | Concreters |
3622 | Gardeners |
Data Downloads
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.