Construction Work Done, Australia, Preliminary

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Provides preliminary estimates of value of total construction work done, building work done and engineering construction work done

Reference period

September 2023

Released

29/11/2023

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Key statistics

In seasonally adjusted terms in the September quarter:

Total construction work done rose 1.3% to $64,768.7m
Building work done rose 0.2% to $34,300.2m
Engineering work done rose 2.6% to $30,468.5m

The trend estimate for total construction work done rose 2.0%.

Value of construction work done

Value of construction work done, chain volume measures
		Sep 23 ($m)	Jun 23 to Sep 23 (%)	Sep 22 to Sep 23 (%)
Seasonally adjusted estimates(a)
	Building	34,300.2	0.2	3.4
	Residential	20,675.2	1.3	4.4
	Non-residential	13,625.0	-1.6	1.9
	Engineering	30,468.5	2.6	14.9
	Total construction	64,768.7	1.3	8.5
Trend estimates(a)
	Building	34,427.8	1.0	4.6
	Residential	20,622.5	1.2	4.3
	Non-residential	13,794.8	0.7	5.0
	Engineering	30,535.7	2.8	16.3
	Total construction	65,030.8	2.0	9.9

a. Reference year for Chain Volume Measures is 2021-22.

Value of construction work done, seasonally adjusted chain volume measures
	Total building ($m)	Engineering construction ($m)
Sep-15	31,071.2	31,216.3
Dec-15	31,888.1	28,982.4
Mar-16	32,300.8	27,788.6
Jun-16	33,286.1	24,992.0
Sep-16	32,079.3	23,949.3
Dec-16	33,038.1	24,085.5
Mar-17	32,785.0	24,919.9
Jun-17	32,951.8	30,062.9
Sep-17	33,411.3	41,009.4
Dec-17	34,062.6	27,556.2
Mar-18	34,463.7	28,385.1
Jun-18	35,258.9	28,049.1
Sep-18	34,935.1	26,299.7
Dec-18	35,068.3	25,408.9
Mar-19	35,002.2	24,477.4
Jun-19	33,457.3	23,925.9
Sep-19	34,155.1	23,943.5
Dec-19	33,201.7	23,792.3
Mar-20	33,481.6	23,740.9
Jun-20	32,531.7	24,898.9
Sep-20	32,162.4	24,065.1
Dec-20	32,638.8	23,665.6
Mar-21	33,006.0	23,885.6
Jun-21	33,721.9	24,955.2
Sep-21	33,428.9	24,366.6
Dec-21	33,402.8	25,380.4
Mar-22	33,600.0	24,867.4
Jun-22	32,378.3	25,223.8
Sep-22	33,181.3	26,508.9
Dec-22	33,169.0	27,140.8
Mar-23	33,706.4	28,994.3
Jun-23	34,248.8	29,709.8
Sep-23	34,300.2	30,468.5

Value of construction work done, seasonally adjusted chain volume measures

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a. Reference year for Chain Volume Measures is 2021-22.

The value of total construction work done rose 1.3% in the September quarter, in seasonally adjusted terms. The increase was driven by engineering work, which rose 2.6% in the September quarter and is 14.9% higher than the same time last year. Building work done rose 0.2% and is 3.4% higher than the same time last year.

The trend estimate for total construction work done rose 2.0% in the September quarter.

Value of building work done, seasonally adjusted chain volume measures
	Total residential ($m)	Total non-residential ($m)
Sep-15	20,589.7	10,540.4
Dec-15	21,238.1	10,717.4
Mar-16	21,968.4	10,432.1
Jun-16	22,445.7	10,928.9
Sep-16	22,164.8	10,030.7
Dec-16	22,871.3	10,289.1
Mar-17	21,901.8	10,957.2
Jun-17	21,938.4	11,084.0
Sep-17	21,955.6	11,513.5
Dec-17	22,011.7	12,091.2
Mar-18	22,563.5	11,956.8
Jun-18	23,312.2	12,016.3
Sep-18	23,135.2	11,869.5
Dec-18	22,909.5	12,214.2
Mar-19	22,191.5	12,835.9
Jun-19	21,400.3	12,089.8
Sep-19	21,124.1	13,032.7
Dec-19	20,262.4	12,929.2
Mar-20	20,111.9	13,345.2
Jun-20	19,414.5	13,087.7
Sep-20	19,504.9	12,643.5
Dec-20	20,273.6	12,374.3
Mar-21	20,747.7	12,278.9
Jun-21	20,993.2	12,738.8
Sep-21	20,862.9	12,577.6
Dec-21	20,505.4	12,896.1
Mar-22	20,746.0	12,857.8
Jun-22	19,503.3	12,861.0
Sep-22	19,807.8	13,373.5
Dec-22	20,040.9	13,128.1
Mar-23	20,043.3	13,663.0
Jun-23	20,405.8	13,842.9
Sep-23	20,675.2	13,625.0

Value of building work done, seasonally adjusted chain volume measures

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a. Reference year for Chain Volume Measures is 2021-22.

The value of building work done rose 0.2% in the September quarter, in seasonally adjusted terms. The increase was driven by a rise in residential building work, which increased 1.3% in the September quarter and is 4.4% higher than at the same time last year. Non-residential building work done fell 1.6% in the September quarter, 1.9% higher than at the same time last year.

The trend estimate for total building work done rose 1.0% in the September quarter.

Value of construction work done, seasonally adjusted chain volume measures
	Sep 23 ($m)	Jun 23 to Sep 23 (%)	Sep 22 to Sep 23 (%)
State/Territory
New South Wales	19,738.5	2.7	12.8
Victoria	16,244.6	-2.5	-0.7
Queensland	12,313.5	-0.8	9.5
South Australia	4,194.2	6.9	4.8
Western Australia	9,558.3	6.6	21.3
Tasmania	1,003.4	-5.8	-3.2
Northern Territory	808.7	-0.7	8.5
Australian Capital Territory	1,005.7	0.0	0.4

a. Reference year for Chain Volume Measures is 2021-22.

Total construction work done rose in New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia, whilst total construction work done fell in all other states and territories.

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TABLE 01. Value of Construction Work Done, by Sector, Chain Volume Measures, Australia
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TABLE 02. Value of Construction Work Done, by Sector, Current Prices, Australia
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TABLE 03. Value of Building Work Done, by Sector, Chain Volume Measures, Australia
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TABLE 04. Value of Building Work Done, Chain Volume Measures, States and Territories, Original
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TABLE 05. Value of Building Work Done, Chain Volume Measures, States and Territories, Seasonally Adjusted
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TABLE 06. Value of Building Work Done, by Sector, Current Prices, Australia
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TABLE 08. Value of Construction Work Done, Chain Volume Measures, States and Territories
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TABLE 09. Value of Construction Work Done, Current Prices, States and Territories, Original
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TABLE 10. Engineering Construction Work Done, by Type of Construction, Australia, Original
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Relative standard errors, building work done - Australia
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Changes this release

Chain volume reference year updated

A new base year, 2021-22, has been introduced in the chain volume estimates resulting in revisions to growth rates in subsequent periods. In addition, the chain volume estimates have been re-referenced to 2021-22, preserving additivity in the quarters after the reference year. Re-referencing affects the levels of, but not the movements in, chain volume estimates. For further information, see the methodology.

Building Activity sample redesign

The Building Activity sample design has been refreshed to account for population changes and construction cost inflation. Changes to the sample design were derived from analysis of population counts and distribution, as well as construction cost changes between 2012-2022. The survey sample size is similar to previous samples and the scope and coverage has not changed. The sample allocation and stratification thresholds have been modified to better represent the population and has resulted in a small increase in the contribution of modelled units. The redesign is not expected to have a noticeable impact on estimates. Refer to the methodology for more information.

About this issue

This publication provides an early indication of trends in building and engineering construction activity. The data are preliminary estimates with a response rate of approximately 70% of surveyed construction entities during the quarter. This is lower than the average response rate and places the data at increased risk of revision when results are updated in Engineering Construction Activity, Australia on 10 January 2024 and in Building Activity, Australia on 17 January 2024.

Mining projects tend to be complex in structure and comprise a number of different investment activities including exploration, engineering construction, plant and equipment and buildings. A feature article released in the March 2012 issue of Private New Capital Expenditure and Expected Expenditure, Australia provides a summary of the conceptual basis of the relevant ABS publications that measure investment in Australia, using a hypothetical mining project to illustrate how this investment is reflected in ABS data.

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Previous catalogue number

This release previously used catalogue number 8755.0.

Methodology

Scope

Building activity in Australia on approved work greater than $10,000.
All engineering construction work undertaken in Australia.

Geography

Data available for:

Australia
States and territories

Source

Building Activity Survey
Engineering Construction Survey

Collection method

Sample of contractors likely to conduct engineering construction activities, selected from the ABS business register each quarter.
Survey responses from builders and other individuals and organisations engaged in building activity.

Concepts, sources and methods

Engineering Construction:

Building Activity:

ABS Functional Classification of Buildings, January 2021.

History of changes

Trend series were reinstated in the September 2022 release.
Concurrent seasonal adjustment for building activity was reinstated in the September 2022 release.

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Key statistics

Value of construction work done

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TABLE 01. Value of Construction Work Done, by Sector, Chain Volume Measures, Australia

TABLE 02. Value of Construction Work Done, by Sector, Current Prices, Australia

TABLE 03. Value of Building Work Done, by Sector, Chain Volume Measures, Australia

TABLE 04. Value of Building Work Done, Chain Volume Measures, States and Territories, Original

TABLE 05. Value of Building Work Done, Chain Volume Measures, States and Territories, Seasonally Adjusted

TABLE 06. Value of Building Work Done, by Sector, Current Prices, Australia

TABLE 07. Value of Building Work Done, by Sector, Current Prices, States and Territories, Original

TABLE 08. Value of Construction Work Done, Chain Volume Measures, States and Territories

TABLE 09. Value of Construction Work Done, Current Prices, States and Territories, Original

TABLE 10. Engineering Construction Work Done, by Type of Construction, Australia, Original

TABLE 11. Engineering Construction Work Done, by Type of Construction, States and Territories, Original

Data Cubes

Relative standard errors, building work done - Australia

Relative standard errors, building work done - states and territories

Relative standard errors, total construction work done - states and territories

Relative standard errors, engineering construction work done - Australia

Relative standard errors, engineering construction work done - states and territories

Changes this release

Chain volume reference year updated

Building Activity sample redesign

About this issue

Enquiries

Previous catalogue number

Methodology

Scope

Geography

Source

Collection method

Concepts, sources and methods

History of changes

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