Construction Industry Employment

Total - By State and Territory

August 2007



Region May 2007 August 2007 Change
New South Wales 288,800 279,100 -9,700
Victoria 219,200 211,900 -7,300
Queensland 229,100 225,100 -4,000
South Australia 56,000 59,100 +3,100
Western Australia
 105,900 106,200 +300
Tasmania 17,300 18,400 +1,100
Australian Capital Territory 13,300 12,100 -1,200
Northern Territory 7,600 7,600 0
Australia 937,200 919,500 -17,700
Source: ABS Cat. 6291.055.003


Total General
Construction 		Construction
Trade Services
Total Employment 919,500°
 287,500* 624,900*
Part-Time 129,800° 31,900* 94,600*
Employees 676,000
Self Employed 210,600
Employers 46,600
Source: ABS Cat. 6105.0°(August 2007) & 6291.055.003*(May 2007)