Industries with the Highest Growth in Employment in Australia in 2026

• 1. Functional Beverage Production in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 30.0%

  The Functional Beverage Production industry has grown steadily over the past decade. The two major producers, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Holdings (Australia) and Asahi Holdings (Australia) Pty Ltd, boosted domestic production to compete with major imported energy drink brands Red Bull and V Energy. Rising concerns about obesity and other health complications have made consumers health-conscious, driving demand for sports drinks and health-related functional beverages.

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• 2. Retail Property Operators in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 23.7%

  Retail property operators in Australia have endured highly volatile trading conditions over the past five years, as shifting consumer preferences and economic volatility have shaped a turbulent landscape. The rapid rise of ecommerce has contributed to a steady decline in demand for traditional retail space, prompting tenants to reassess their store portfolios and, in many cases, reduce their physical footprints. Segmentation across the market has increased: many prime locations have remained ...

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• 3. Gold and Other Non-Ferrous Metal Processing in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 19.2%

  The Gold and Other Non-Ferrous Metal Processing industry has grown substantially in recent years. Uncertain economic environments have increased the global appetite for gold bullion, benefiting domestic processors like Gold Corporation and Pallion tremendously. High inflation and interest rates cast doubts on the possibility of a soft landing for the United States and the broader global economy. The resulting concerns saw purchases of investment-grade gold surge, driving the commodity's price...

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• 4. Organic Livestock and Poultry Farming in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 15.8%

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• 5. Tree Nut Growing in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 13.9%

  The tree nut growing industry structurally benefits from counter-seasonal harvests, which bolster its export market appeal and influence overall industry performance. However, ramped-up production from other large nut-producing countries that has saturated the global market, (along with supply chain challenges) has subdued export revenue in the past few years. Revenue has fluctuated further as a result of weather events, yet rising health consciousness among consumers has maintained dem...

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• 6. Uranium Mining in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 11.4%

  Despite holding over 30.0% of the world's uranium deposits, Australia accounts for only 8.0% of global uranium production, making it the fourth largest producer. Australia's reserves include the single largest orebody of uranium, located at Olympic Dam, South Australia. The site primarily produces copper, with gold and uranium harvested as byproducts. Currently, the mine, operated by BHP, can produce 4,600 tonnes of uranium, dwarfing that of Four Mile, operated by Heathgate, and Honeymoon, th...

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• 7. Telehealth in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 11.4%

  The Telehealth Services industry’s performance has slumped compared to its performance in the 2019-20 base year. Revenue is expected to have fallen at an annualised 20.7% over the five years through 2024-25. This overall plummet is because lockdowns and travel restrictions, which forced Australians to use telehealth instead of regular face-to-face consultations, caused revenue to surge to unprecedented, unsustainable highs. Revenue for telehealth service providers plunged in 2021-22 as pandem...

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• 8. Gardening Services in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 11.2%

  Volatility in household discretionary income has significantly influenced the industry's performance over the past five years. Stay-at-home restrictions during the pandemic partly negated higher household spending, fuelled by government income support initiatives. However, a decline in discretionary incomes since 2020-21, coupled with high inflation, has reduced the industry's share of revenue sourced from household clients. Meanwhile, other segments, like health, education and hospitality co...

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• 9. Home and Contents Insurance in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 10.2%

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• 10. Digital Advertising Agencies in Australia

  Employment Growth for 2026: 9.1%

  Digital advertising services’ popularity continues to surge with strong demand for online marketing solutions among both private and public sector organisations. Leaps and bounds in the number of firms providing these services to clients have supported this growth. Businesses and other organisations have become increasingly aware that digital marketing can hone in on their key markets more effectively than traditional print and TV advertising. Overall, industry revenue is expected to strength...

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