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Australia Construction Work Done QoQ
The Australia Construction Work Done QoQ measures building activity in Australia: housing, commercial buildings and infrastructure.
- Importance
- Medium
- Released
- Quarterly
- Next release
- Currency
- AUD · Australian dollar
- Central bank
- The Reserve Bank of Australia
Latest figures
The latest release for Q2, published on 26 August 2026, came in at -2.1%, below the consensus of 0.5%, down from 4.3% the time before (revised).
A weaker figure than expected points to slowing activity: the Australian dollar tends to soften and markets price in lower rates.
Over the last 7 releases it ranged from -2.1% to 3.4%, averaging 0.6%.
| Released | For | Actual | Consensus | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2026 | Q2 | -2.1% | 0.5% | 4.3% ® |
| 27 May 2026 | Q1 | 3.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% ® |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Q4 | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% ® |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Q3 | -0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% ® |
| 27 Aug 2025 | Q2 | 3.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% ® |
| 28 May 2025 | Q1 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.9% ® |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Q4 | 0.5% | 1% | 2.0% ® |
Why it matters
Construction is sensitive to interest rates and an early casualty of tighter credit; it also feeds jobs and materials demand.
How it is calculated
Output or spending on construction projects, reported by builders and adjusted for prices and seasons.
What changes mean
- Falling construction after rate hikes shows policy working.
- Public infrastructure can offset weak private building.
Higher than expected: A stronger figure than expected points to a healthier economy: it usually supports the Australian dollar and local stocks, and can push bond yields up.
Lower than expected: A weaker figure than expected points to slowing activity: the Australian dollar tends to soften and markets price in lower rates.
A short history
Construction statistics became standard in the post-war rebuilding era; housing booms and busts, such as 2006–2009, made them closely watched.
Questions
What is the Australia Construction Work Done QoQ?
The Australia Construction Work Done QoQ measures building activity in Australia: housing, commercial buildings and infrastructure.
What was the latest Australia Construction Work Done QoQ?
-2.1% for Q2, published on 26 August 2026 (consensus 0.5%, previous 4.3%).
When is the next Australia Construction Work Done QoQ?
On Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 00:30 UTC.
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