Australia Construction Work Done Falls 2.1% in Q2, Missing Forecasts

BitcoinWorld Australia Construction Work Done Falls 2.1% in Q2, Missing Forecasts Australia’s construction work done contracted by 2.1% in the June quarter of 2025, significantly undershooting market forecasts of 0.5% growth, according to official data released this week.

The decline marks the first quarterly drop in construction activity in over a year, raising concerns about the sector’s contribution to overall economic growth.

What the Data Shows The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported that total construction work done fell to AUD 63.2 billion in the second quarter, down from AUD 64.6 billion in the previous quarter.

The decline was broad-based, with both residential and non-residential construction experiencing contractions. Engineering construction, which includes infrastructure projects, also saw a slowdown, though it remained relatively resilient compared to building activity.