The value of total construction work done fell -2.6% in the September quarter, according to the latest data from the ABS.
The fall was driven by engineering construction, which fell -3.3% in the September quarter, but remains 0.1% higher than at the same time last year.
Building work done fell -2.0%, and is -7.2% lower than at the same time last year. The fall was driven by non-residential building work done, which fell -3.4% in the September quarter, and is -4.5% lower than at the same time last year. Residential building work done declined by -1.0%, and is -8.9% lower than at the same time last year.
Value of construction work done, chain volume measures – seasonally adjusted estimate
| State/Territory | Sep 20 | Jun 20 to Sep 20 | Sep 19 to Sep 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $m | % | % | |
| New South Wales | 15 541.7 | -1.7 | -8.1 |
| Victoria | 14 028.8 | -5.7 | -3.8 |
| Queensland | 9 732.9 | -2.2 | -3.9 |
| South Australia | 3 003.9 | -0.6 | -2.7 |
| Western Australia | 6 739.2 | -1.6 | 5.8 |
| Tasmania | 718.8 | -4.8 | -17.5 |
| Northern Territory | 519.8 | 3.9 | 2.6 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 894.2 | -8.7 | -5.0 |
Total construction work done fell in all states and territories, with the exception of the Northern Territory, which rose 3.9%.
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