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INDUSTRY
Agriculture
Mining
Selected Industries
Building
Tourist Accommodation
Registered Motor Vehicles
Retail Turnover
Agriculture(a)
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![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 2006-07 | 2007-08 |
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Agricultural establishments(b) | no. | 27, 656 | 26,159 |
Area of farms | ’000 ha | 143,871 | 141,058 |
Total area of crops(c) | ’000 ha | 2,215 | 2,183 |
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Agricultural production | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ’000 tonnes | ’000 tonnes |
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![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Apples | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 30 | 35 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Bananas | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 189 | 188 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Barley | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ^79 | 143 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Capsicums, chillies and peppers | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 49 | 41 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Carrots | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 29 | 25 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Cotton lint | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 69 | 42 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Grain sorghum | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 896 | 2,519 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Grapes | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 17 | 15 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Lettuce | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ^85 | 58 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Mandarins | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ^69 | ^69 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Potatoes | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 88 | 99 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Pumpkins | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 40 | ^44 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Sugar cane cut for crushing | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 33,058 | 29,788 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Strawberries | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 17 | 13 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Sweet corn | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 19 | 23 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Tomatoes | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 121 | 132 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Watermelons | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ^61 | 62 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Wheat | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ^777 | 954 |
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Livestock | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ’000 | ’000 |
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![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Meat cattle | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 11,495 | 11,731 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Milk cattle | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 189 | 174 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Sheep and lambs | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 4,378 | 3,960 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Pigs | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 695 | 610 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Chickens for meat production | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 11,018 | 11,588 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Chickens for egg production | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 4,200 | 2,933 |
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Brokers and dealers receivals of taxable wool | tonnes | 15,928 | 12,284 |
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Value of agricultural production | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | $m | $m |
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![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Crops(d) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 4,751.8 | 4,800.4 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Livestock disposals | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 4,359.5 | 3,953.1 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Livestock products | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 420.2 | 459.4 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Total | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 9,531.5 | 9,195.0 |
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^ estimate has a relative standard error of 10% to 25% and should be used with caution. |
(a) Establishments with an estimated value of agricultural operations of $5,000 or more. |
(b) At 30 June.
(c) Excluding crops harvested for hay and seed, and pasture and grasses.
(d) Including pastures and grasses, vegetables, fruit and nuts. |
Mining
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![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 2006-07 | 2007-08 |
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Mineral commodities produced | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ’000 tonnes | ’000 tonnes |
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![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Black coal (saleable) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 184,082 | 182,567 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Bauxite | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 17,380 | 19,386 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Copper (metal content) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 323 | 391 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Lead (metal content) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 411 | 479 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Zinc | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 849 | 879 |
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Value of mineral commodities produced | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 24,902 | 26,769 |
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Selected Industries
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![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 2007-08 |
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![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Employment(a)
’000 | Sales and service income(b)
$m |
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![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Agriculture, forestry and fishing | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 119 | 14,431 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Mining | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 34 | 27,633 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Manufacturing | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 199 | 74,890 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Electricity, gas, water and waste services | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 23 | 13,112 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Construction | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 256 | 64,755 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Wholesale trade | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 92 | 69,919 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Retail trade | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 259 | 64,123 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Accommodation and food services | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 152 | 14,977 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Transport, postal and warehousing | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 118 | 24,981 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Information media and telecommunications | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 23 | 7,746 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Rental, hiring and real estate services | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 86 | 18,252 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Professional, scientific and technical services | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 160 | 22,818 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Administrative and support services | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 147 | 9,772 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Public administration and safety | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 14 | 911 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Education and training (private) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 56 | 2,033 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Health care and social assistance (private) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 176 | 10,764 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Arts and recreation services | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 37 | 3,832 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Other services | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 89 | 8,772 |
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![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Total selected industries(c) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 2,039 | 453,720 |
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(a) At 30 June, including working proprietors.
(b) Including rent, leasing and hiring income.
(c) Excluding ANZSIC Division K - Financial and insurance services.
Building
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![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 2007-08 | 2008-09 |
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Number of dwelling unit completions | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | no. | no. |
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![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | New houses | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 27,252 | 26,220 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | New other residential building | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 12,419 | 12,273 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Conversions, etc. | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 120 | 177 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Total | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 39,791 | 38,670 |
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Value of building work completed | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | $m | $m |
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![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | New houses | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 6,556 | 6,961 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | New other residential building | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 3,126 | 3,028 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Alterations and additions | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 1,273 | 1,414 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Non-residential building | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 6,264 | 7,887 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Total | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 17,217 | 19,289 |
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Tourist Accommodation(a)
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![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 2007-08 | 2008-09 |
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Number of establishments(b) | no. | 1,116 | 1,135 |
Number of rooms(b) | no. | 60,422 | 61,876 |
Room occupancy rate | % | 65.9 | 62.8 |
Guest nights occupied | ’000 | 27,725.6 | 27,010.2 |
Guest arrivals | ’000 | 10,472.1 | 10,119.3 |
Takings from accommodation | $m | 2,076 | 2,047 |
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(a) Hotels, motels and serviced apartments with 15 or more rooms. |
(b) At 30 June. |
Registered Motor Vehicles(a)
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![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 2008 | 2009 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ’000 | ’000 |
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Passenger vehicles | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 2,302.4 | 2,362.5 |
Light commercial vehicles | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 585.9 | 617.2 |
Trucks (including non-freight carrying trucks) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 117.8 | 122.2 |
Motor cycles | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 139.4 | 151.7 |
Total(b) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 3,173.4 | 3,283.2 |
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(a) At 31 March.
(b) Including campervans and buses. |
Retail Turnover
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![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 2007-08 | 2008-09 |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | $m | $m |
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Food retailing | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 17,249 | 19,162 |
Household goods retailing | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 9,242 | 9,009 |
Clothing, footwear and personal accessory retailing | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 3,273 | 3,328 |
Department stores | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 3,540 | 3,727 |
Other retailing | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 6,457 | 7,336 |
Cafes, restaurants and takeaway food services | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 6,020 | 5,795 |
Total | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | 45,781 | 48,357 |
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