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Defence in Australia - Number of Businesses (2021-2031)
There are xx businesses in the Defence industry in Australia, which is expected to decline at xx% over the next five years. The industry is part of Australia’s public sector. The industry largely consists of the Department of Defence, which includes various groups involved in defence and national security. These groups include the army, navy, air force, intelligence organisations, and associated administrative and support functions. The industry excludes firms that provide services to defence and educational institutions for the defence force.
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Number of Businesses
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Employees
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Businesses
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Profit
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2021-2026 XX%
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipbuilding and Repair Services in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Scientific Research Services in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Investigation and Security Services in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Police and Firefighting Services in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Defence in New Zealand |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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How many businesses are there in the Defence in Australia in 2026?
There is 42 Defence in Australia businesses as of 2026, an decrease of -2.3% from 2025.
Has the number of Defence in Australia businesses grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The number of Defence in Australia businesses has grown 19.8% per year on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.
What is forecast business growth of Defence in Australia over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Defence in Australia to understand if the mumber of bussinesses is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
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