Defence in Australia - Employment (2008–2032)

ANZSIC O7600 Last Updated: November 2025

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110,863

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Defence in Australia Employment in 2025
2.4%

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 Defence in Australia Employment Growth in 2025
1.0%

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 Defence in Australia Employment CAGR 2020-2025

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 Defence in Australia Employment CAGR 2025-2030

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  • How many people are employed in the Defence in Australia in 2024?

    There was 108,303 people employed in the Defence in Australia as of 2024.

  • What was employment growth in the Defence in Australia in 2024?

    The number of people employed in the Defence in Australia grew 2.1% on average over the five years between 2019 and 2024.

  • Is employment in the Defence in Australia expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?

    See our full analysis of the Defence in Australia to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

  • How many people are employed in the Defence in Australia in 2025?

    There is 110,863 people employed in the Defence in Australia as of 2025.

  • What is employment growth in the Defence in Australia in 2025?

    The number of people employed in the Defence in Australia grew 1.0% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.

  • Is employment in the Defence in Australia expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?

    See our full analysis of the Defence in Australia to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

  • How many people does the average business in the Defence in Australia employ?

    The average Defence in Australia business was 1,835.6 employees.

  • Are businesses in the Defence in Australia adding employees?

    The average business in the Defence in Australia now employs more workers than it did five years ago.

  • How productive are employees in the Defence in Australia?

    The revenue per employee for the average business in the Defence in Australia has increased in the last five years.

  • How many people does the average business in the Defence in Australia employ?

    The average Defence in Australia business is 2,578.2 employees.

  • Are businesses in the Defence in Australia adding employees?

    The average business in the Defence in Australia now employs more workers than it did five years ago.

  • How productive are employees in the Defence in Australia?

    The revenue per employee for the average business in the Defence in Australia has increased in the last five years.

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