Business Activity Tracker
New company registrations, deregistrations & industry trends — by state and sector. Data from ASIC & ABS.
Awaiting next official release
ABS business counts & indicators, and ASIC insolvency detail will update to the latest official figure as soon as the next release is available. Showing the latest known values.
Hover or tap any state to see business activity details. Toggle between new company registrations and insolvencies.
What this shows: Number of new company registrations by state in the latest month. Higher numbers indicate stronger business formation and economic activity. Source: ASIC Company Register (CC BY 3.0 AU).
Insolvency Trends
Companies entering external administration by quarter nationally, and breakdown by region. Source: ASIC Insolvency Statistics Series 3.1 (CC BY 4.0).
| Region | Reports | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 1,240 | +8.2% |
| Regional NSW | 480 | +5.6% |
| Melbourne | 1,120 | +6.4% |
| Regional VIC | 380 | +4.8% |
| Brisbane | 860 | +10.5% |
| Regional QLD | 420 | +7.3% |
| Perth | 520 | -2.1% |
| Regional WA | 180 | +3.4% |
| Adelaide | 310 | +5.2% |
| Hobart & Tas | 95 | +2.8% |
| Canberra | 85 | -4.5% |
| Darwin & NT | 65 | +6.8% |
Business Sector Explorer
Search and compare business registration activity by sector or state. Sort by registration numbers, market share, or growth rate to find the trends that matter to you.
| Sector | Registrations |
|---|---|
| CConstruction | 3,890 |
| PProfessional Services | 3,520 |
| RRetail & Hospitality | 2,810 |
| HHealthcare & Social | 2,350 |
| TTechnology & IT | 2,180 |
| TTransport & Logistics | 1,570 |
| OOther | 1,540 |
| MManufacturing | 1,240 |
| EEducation & Training | 980 |
| FFinancial Services | 920 |
Regional Labour Market
Unemployment rates across different regions of Australia. SA4 regions are large statistical areas covering cities and regional zones — think of them as “Sydney Inner”, “Melbourne West”, or “Gold Coast”. Data from the ABS Labour Force survey, updated monthly.
Job Vacancies
How many jobs Australian employers are trying to fill. Vacancies are a leading indicator of labour demand — when they rise, employers are confident; when they fall, hiring is slowing.
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