Industries with the Highest Growth in Employment in Australia in 2026

• 1. Functional Beverage Production in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 30.0%

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• 2. Rice Growing in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 24.1%

  Water availability and market demand have been key determinants of the Rice Growing industry’s performance. Water availability in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, where over 90% of rice is grown, generally determines the quality of annual harvests and industry revenue. However, even when water availability levels can accommodate for productive rice growth, poor market conditions may discourage farmers from cultivating rice plots. If there are strong harvests in countries like ...

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• 3. Retail Property Operators in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 23.7%

  Retail property operators in Australia have endured highly volatile trading conditions over the past five years, as shifting consumer preferences and economic volatility have shaped a turbulent landscape. The rapid rise of ecommerce has contributed to a steady decline in demand for traditional retail space, prompting tenants to reassess their store portfolios and, in many cases, reduce their physical footprints. Segmentation across the market has increased: many prime locations have remained ...

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• 4. Wind Farm Construction in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 23.6%

  Commonwealth and state government interventions to boost renewable energy capacity and reduce the country's reliance on carbon-emitting fossil fuels have underpinned the industry's performance. Australia is a signatory to international agreements to curb greenhouse emissions and address climate change, which underpins the push for renewable energy options. Federal and state governments have implemented policies to help streamline the approvals process, expedite connecting renewable energy cap...

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• 5. Gold & Other Nonferrous Metal Processing in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 19.2%

  The Gold and Other Non-Ferrous Metal Processing industry has grown substantially in recent years. Uncertain economic environments have increased the global appetite for gold bullion, benefiting domestic processors like Gold Corporation and Pallion tremendously. High inflation and interest rates cast doubts on the possibility of a soft landing for the United States and the broader global economy. The resulting concerns saw purchases of investment-grade gold surge, driving the commodity's price...

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• 6. Artificial Intelligence in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 16.1%

  The Artificial Intelligence industry has experienced surging growth in recent years. Strong AI investments in the mid- to late 2010s saw a raft of new companies enter the industry. Many of these companies have now entered commerciality and begun generating meaningful revenue. ChatGPT’s public release has supported the industry, pushing AI’s capabilities into the public consciousness and encouraging companies to actively explore how they can integrate AI into their operations. While growth has...

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• 7. Tree Nut Growing in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 13.9%

  The tree nut growing industry structurally benefits from counter-seasonal harvests, which bolster its export market appeal and influence overall industry performance. However, ramped-up production from other large nut-producing countries that has saturated the global market, (along with supply chain challenges) has subdued export revenue in the past few years. Revenue has fluctuated further as a result of weather events, yet rising health consciousness among consumers has maintained dem...

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• 8. Motor Vehicle Body, Paint and Interior Repair in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 11.9%

  The Motor Vehicle Body, Paint and Interior Repair industry generates the most revenue from repairs performed on motor vehicles that are damaged in accidents. The industry also includes businesses that provide elective services, like spray painting and car washing. Despite an increase in motor vehicle accidents, panelbeaters have struggled to significantly increase repair throughput due to inflation, the increased complexity of vehicles and a tight labour market. Over the past five years, thro...

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• 9. Uranium Mining in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 11.4%

  Despite holding over 30.0% of the world's uranium deposits, Australia accounts for only 8.0% of global uranium production, making it the fourth largest producer. Australia's reserves include the single largest orebody of uranium, located at Olympic Dam, South Australia. The site primarily produces copper, with gold and uranium harvested as byproducts. Currently, the mine, operated by BHP, can produce 4,600 tonnes of uranium, dwarfing that of Four Mile, operated by Heathgate, and Honeymoon, th...

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• 10. Telehealth in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 11.4%

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