The Australia Construction Market was valued at AUD 292.53 Billion in 2025, and is projected to reach AUD 402.20 Billion by 2034, rising at a CAGR of 3.31%.
As per the Cement Industry Federation, about 40 per cent of Australian concrete is currently used for infrastructure, 30 per cent for commercial and non-residential buildings and around 30 per cent for housing.
The Australia construction market developments in manufacturing techniques are streamlining the construction process while reducing project timelines and increasing project efficiency. Companies use prefabrication and modular construction techniques and do off-site manufacturing of building components such as wall panels, floor systems and others for faster assembly on-site which minimizes the disruption to surroundings and improves quality control. It offers speed and cost-effectiveness to residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the value of construction work done on residential accounted for AUD 20.18 billion in the December quarter of 2023, growing by 1.4% from the December quarter of 2022, thus boosting the Australia construction market growth.
By material type, the Australia construction market is led by concrete
Based on material type, concrete constitutes a major portion of the Australia construction market share. It offers durability, thermal mass properties, fire resistance, and versatility in construction projects. It can withstand harsh weather conditions and needs minimal maintenance having a long service life. It is used for several types of construction such as high-rise buildings, warehouses, bridges, tunnels and much more.As per the Cement Industry Federation, about 40 per cent of Australian concrete is currently used for infrastructure, 30 per cent for commercial and non-residential buildings and around 30 per cent for housing.
The Australia construction market developments in manufacturing techniques are streamlining the construction process while reducing project timelines and increasing project efficiency. Companies use prefabrication and modular construction techniques and do off-site manufacturing of building components such as wall panels, floor systems and others for faster assembly on-site which minimizes the disruption to surroundings and improves quality control. It offers speed and cost-effectiveness to residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the value of construction work done on residential accounted for AUD 20.18 billion in the December quarter of 2023, growing by 1.4% from the December quarter of 2022, thus boosting the Australia construction market growth.
This report offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Material Type
- Concrete
- Steel
- Wood
- Others
Market Breakup by End Use
- Residential
- Commercial
- Infrastructure
- Industrial
Market Breakup by Region
- New South Wales
- Victoria
- Queensland
- Australian Capital Territory
- Western Australia
- Others
Australia Construction Market Share
The construction market is widely recognised in the residential sector. This prominence is driven by continuous urbanisation, population growth, and strong demand for housing. Government incentives and programs aimed at boosting homeownership further stimulate residential construction.Leading Companies in the Australia Construction Market
The growth of the construction market is fuelled by the increasing use of prefabricated and modular construction techniques and advanced materials by companies to provide promising experiences to consumers.- CPB Contractors
- Lendlease
- Laing O’Rourke
- John Holland
- Fulton Hogan
- Bouygues Construction
- CIMIC Group
- BESIX Watpac
- Grocon
- Hutchinson Builders
- Others
Table of Contents
1 Preface2 Report Coverage - Key Segmentation and Scope4 Key Assumptions6 Market Snapshot7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market14 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
3 Report Description
5 Executive Summary
8 Australia Construction Market Overview
9 Australia Construction Market by Material Type
10 Australia Construction Market by End Use
11 Australia Construction Market by Region
12 Market Dynamics
13 Competitive Landscape
Companies Mentioned
- CPB Contractors
- Lendlease
- Laing O’Rourke
- John Holland
- Fulton Hogan
- Bouygues Construction
- CIMIC Group
- BESIX Watpac
- Grocon
- Hutchinson Builders
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 113 |
| Published | October 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2034 |
| Estimated Market Value ( AUD | $ 292.53 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( AUD | $ 402.2 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 3.3% |
| Regions Covered | Australia |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 10 |
