This indicator measures the quarterly change in the total value of all construction work completed in Australia, including residential, non-residential, and engineering projects. It serves as a major lead indicator for the broader economy and is a direct input into the calculation of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). High construction activity often signals robust economic health and investment.
Data is collected through a quarterly survey of private and public sector businesses involved in construction activities across Australia.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | -2.10 | 0.50 | -2.60 |
| May 27, 2026 | 4.30 | 0.80 | +3.50 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | -0.70 | 0.40 | -1.10 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 3.00 | 0.70 | +2.30 |
| May 28, 2025 | 0.00 | 0.50 | -0.50 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 0.50 | 1.00 | -0.50 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | 1.60 | 0.30 | +1.30 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 0.10 | 0.70 | -0.60 |
| May 29, 2024 | -2.90 | 0.50 | -3.40 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 0.70 | 0.80 | -0.10 |
| Nov 29, 2023 | 1.30 | 0.40 | +0.90 |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 0.40 | 0.80 | -0.40 |
| May 31, 2023 | 1.80 | 0.90 | +0.90 |
| Feb 22, 2023 | -0.40 | 1.50 | -1.90 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 2.20 | 1.50 | +0.70 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | -3.80 | 0.90 | -4.70 |
| May 25, 2022 | -0.90 | 1.00 | -1.90 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | -0.40 | 2.50 | -2.90 |
| Nov 24, 2021 | -0.30 | -3.10 | +2.80 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | 3.40 | 4.30 | +0.90 ↑ |
